Bonefish Grill
1015 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3913011
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 17 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in flip top cooler at cookline: shredded cheese (57°F); Alfredo sauce (53°F); Diablo sauce (51°F); tomato basil sauce (50°F)
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At server station hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Air returns in dining room and bar have visible condensation, surface rust visible on vents over bar, mold like substance on tiles surrounding air returns.
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed pineapple stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to top shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.