JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET
730 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat. Employee moved eggs **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. Currently 4 food employees present and no CFM present. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese, operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various chemical bottles not labeled. Employees labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop in dry seasonings. Employee removed cups **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling /walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage room has rafters and vinyl on ceilings and walls. Wall vinyl is torn.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils . Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Sugar not labeled in bar area. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.