Portillo's

1748 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33510 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917756

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 3, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up), 10 basic (2 repeats)
-15
Complaint after follow-up on Jul 30, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul272026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  3 live flies on wall above Handwash sink near kitchen entrance. 1 live fly flying around kitchen at cake station area. 1 live fly on Togo containers in dry storage area. 3 dead flies on window sill near drive thru window. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
  Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  5 live flies on wall near Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. 2 live flies on dry storage rack in dry storage area. 1 live fly on shelf at bar area.
Basic10
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee opened water bottle on prep table over Togo plates at bar area. Manager removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  Employee drinking from cup without lid and straw in kitchen. Discussed with employee proper procedures.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee on cooks line.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cutting board at bread station.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Walk in freezer floor. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line.
  Employee relocated.
  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.
  Ice machine in kitchen.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets of salad reach in cooler. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Floor in walk in cooler.
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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.