How many restaurants are in Brandon?

Brandon, Florida has 312 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Brandon?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Brandon is 79.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Brandon this year?

4 food establishments in Brandon have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Brandon?

The most frequently cited violations in Brandon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Brandon?

First Watch has the most locations in Brandon with 3 establishments.

How does Brandon compare to the Florida state average?

Brandon has a pass rate of 79.7%, which is 6.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Brandon?

Food establishments in Brandon have an average of 13.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Brandon been assessed?

Food establishments in Brandon have been assessed $62,100 in fines across 164 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $381 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Brandon restaurants?

87 fire safety violations have been documented across 44 food establishments in Brandon. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Brandon inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Brandon, Florida has 113 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 273 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Brandon?

FDACS has issued 183 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Brandon, including 30 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Brandon — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Brandon Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Brandon, Florida has 312 food establishments with 4,302 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 79.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Villa Pizza in Brandon on November 17, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

312Facilities

4,301Total Inspections

4Closures 2026

79.7%Pass Rate

5.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pho Viet Cuisine	43	510	3
Ling Express	40	465	3
Tres Amigos Cantina	43	345	3
Desi District Brandon LLC	27	276	3
Burger King #5923	23	92	3

Brandon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Brandon 79.7% Pass Rate 79.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Brandon 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Brandon 1.28 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.28

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Brandon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Holiday Inn Express Tampa Brandon	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Outback Steakhouse	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Fajitas Mexican Grill	9 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Fox and Hound's British Pub	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Ploy Thai	5 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 1	Mama's Soul Food 2	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot	7	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Martin¿s Indian Cuisine	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	China 1	17 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 22	Tastea Pho	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Brandon Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	34,152
31	Clean multi-use utensils	32,397
14	Food contact surfaces	31,004
22	Consumer advisory	29,326
24	Toxic substance control	22,207

Brandon Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

164Actions on Record

$62,100Total Fines

$381Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

84Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 17, 2025	Villa Pizza	$800	3--2025039301
Jan 5, 2026	Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya INC	$440	3--2025067022
May 20, 2025	Popeye's	$400	3--2025005384
Jan 14, 2026	Sabor a Mexico Restaurant	$400	3--2025079161
Jul 22, 2025	Bindaas Bistro	$400	3--2025044919
Sep 18, 2025	International House of Pancakes 36-174	$400	3--2025062104
Nov 3, 2025	Cali Viejo Restaurant	$400	3--2025072058
Mar 6, 2026	Panda Express Restaurant #1210	$320	3--2025071613
Nov 6, 2025	Subway #25604	$320	3--2025075187
Nov 3, 2025	Metro Diner	$320	3--2025071851

Brandon Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

87Fire Violations

44Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	34
Exit blocked or locked	27
Missing boiler certificate/report	9
Fire extinguisher in red zone	6
Propane tank stored inside building	6
Cooking without hood suppression	5

Brandon Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Brandon has 113 FDACS-regulated facilities with 273 inspections on record and 183 stop-sale orders issued.

113Retail Facilities

273FDACS Inspections

183Stop-Sale Orders

30Orders in 2026

Brandon FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 9, 2026	Twist Vapor	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Brandon FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	47
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	18
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	16
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	14
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	14

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Brandon Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dunkin	4	13	347
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Walgreens	3	1	743
Circle K	2	102	1,574
CVS	2	9	882
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Aldi	2	2	310
Subway	1	27	304

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Brandon: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
First Watch	3	338	0
Burger King	3	250	3
Chick-fil-a	3	234	0
Chipotle	3	243	1
McDonalds	3	211	0
Taco Bell	3	252	0
Subway	3	200	0
Tropical Smoothie	2	129	0
Beef O Bradys	2	276	0
Waffle House	2	300	0

Brandon Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Brandon?: Brandon, Florida has 312 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Brandon?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Brandon is 79.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Brandon this year?: 4 food establishments in Brandon have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Brandon?: The most frequently cited violations in Brandon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Brandon?: First Watch has the most locations in Brandon with 3 establishments.
How does Brandon compare to the Florida state average?: Brandon has a pass rate of 79.7%, which is 6.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Brandon?: Food establishments in Brandon have an average of 13.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Brandon been assessed?: Food establishments in Brandon have been assessed $62,100 in fines across 164 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $381 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Brandon restaurants?: 87 fire safety violations have been documented across 44 food establishments in Brandon. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Brandon inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Brandon, Florida has 113 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 273 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Brandon?: FDACS has issued 183 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Brandon, including 30 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Brandon — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Brandon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Brandon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Brandon Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Brandon Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Brandon Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Brandon Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Brandon FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Brandon FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Brandon Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Brandon: Notable Restaurants

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