Josephine's Italian Market
730 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919327
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Roasted Piquillo Pepper & Jalapeno Spread dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory, wrote "do not use" on can.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
At sandwich flip top. Operator removed.
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.
Drink on flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Metal portion cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Foil pans on shelf in prep area. Operator inverted.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.