THE RECIPE BOX
147 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antiseptic spray stored on shelf over food items in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 3 flip top coolers at cookline: shredded cheddar (49F – Cold Holding); spinach (51F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F); sliced tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (52F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) Temperatures taken at approximately 9:00am. Operator removed all contents of one cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Operator placed bags of ice in two other flip top coolers. Re-temp at 10:10am: shredded cheddar (44F – Cold Holding); spinach (45F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F- Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F); sliced tomatoes (43F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding); salsa (47F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored next to to-go boxes in bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrub brush in hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to operator **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes store on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Observed bags of ice stored on floor of walk in freezer. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor under dry storage shelving **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout bowls stored on floor under dry storage shelving. Operator placed bowls on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager corrected, stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.