Himes Breakfast House
312 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917698
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 Jul 30 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 2 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-18
- Administrative complaint on Jul 30, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 31, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty CFM expired. Brad.
More time given
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In flip top cooler at cookline: Sliced Swiss (50°F); Sliced Cheddar (50°F); Shredded Cheddar/Jack (50°F); Liquid Egg (50°F)
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
Whipped butter no time mark. Out of temp control for 1.5 hours. Manager placed time marks.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Prep area, operator replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Operator placed label
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty CFM expired.
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed on cookline. Employees placed beard guards.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in freezer door gaskets.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.