Babe's Pizza in Brandon
Last inspected:
107 N Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33510Babe's Pizza in Brandon operates as a 56-seat permanent food service establishment and has been emergency-closed once due to roach and rodent activity on January 3, 2023. The facility has accumulated 102 violations across 20 inspections, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Two disciplinary actions totaling $1,420 in fines have been issued.
Hand washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections between January 2023 and January 2025, representing a recurring high-priority compliance issue. Shell stock requirements and consumer advisory violations also appeared multiple times during this period. Following the January 2023 emergency closure, inspections in March 2023 documented continued violations across management awareness, proper hand washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control. An inspection on October 18, 2023 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after findings included improper cooking temperatures and food contact surface violations. An administrative complaint was recommended after a complaint-based inspection on May 30, 2024 identified high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with zero violations.
Most recent closure: January 3, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Babe's Pizza in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Babe's Pizza in Brandon: Emergency Closure History (1)
Babe's Pizza in Brandon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,420.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004364 | $1,100.00 | Jan 3, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022049282 | $320.00 | Jun 28, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Babe's Pizza in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Babe's Pizza in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Babe's Pizza in Brandon last inspected?
- Babe's Pizza in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Babe's Pizza in Brandon last shut down?
- Babe's Pizza in Brandon was last shut down on January 3, 2023 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Babe's Pizza in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Babe's Pizza in Brandon are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Babe's Pizza in Brandon had?
- Babe's Pizza in Brandon has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Babe's Pizza in Brandon find?
- Babe's Pizza in Brandon was most recently inspected on September 18, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Babe's Pizza in Brandon ever been shut down?
- Yes, Babe's Pizza in Brandon has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Babe's Pizza in Brandon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Babe's Pizza in Brandon has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,420.00 in fines.
- How much has Babe's Pizza in Brandon been fined?
- Babe's Pizza in Brandon has been fined a total of $1,420.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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