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167 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918305
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Steel wool in prep area hand sink. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk sugar dispenser not labeled. Operator placed label
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed ginger stored over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp on higher shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee water bottle on prep table. Water and juice bottles on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
4 employees working with food, no hair restraint. All employees placed hair covers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler door gaskets at cookline.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Cell phone on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.