ROMI'S TACOS
435 E BRANDON BLVD # B · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-12-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
22-45-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing containers in 1 compartment at three compartment sink and did not sanitize **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Manager got towels No paper towels at bar hand sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wait station with hand sink,and restroom. Extended bar added drink station with ice well, and ice machine. Increased seating with no seating change evaluation form from proviso 1 in approved plans from 2018. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 29 seats to 66 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of rice, beans, sugar, dehydrated peppers and cases of oil on floor in storage **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Cases of oil on floor in storage **Time Extended**
36-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. Several lights out in dry storage room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in cooler in dining area with sauces and produce **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.