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167 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918305

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 2, 2026 (5 days ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection
    2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1