Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon

Last inspected:

187 S Gornto Lake Road, Brandon, FL 33511
Overview

Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon has one stop-use order on record. On March 4, 2026, FDACS issued a stop-use order citing unsanitary equipment under FS 500.04 and FS 500.172, with food deemed adulterated under Chapter 5K-4. The equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released. A focused inspection the same day found a priority violation for glass cleaner stored over the sanitizer basin in the warewashing area; the chemical was relocated to proper storage during the inspection. An October 2025 sanitation inspection prior to permit issuance identified eight violations, including cold-holding temperature control (half and half measured at 47°F, quick-chilled to compliance), missing handwashing supplies, unavailable thermometer, unlabeled chemical spray bottle, and lack of written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea response events. All violations were corrected on site. A follow-up focused inspection on February 9, 2026 for sample collection found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Bureau request#5152190.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Warewashing area: Glass cleaner bottle stored over the sanitizer basin in the 3 compartment sink. COS: Chemical was relocated to proper storage. Repeat COS Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

97 Food has been produced, prepared, packed, transported or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered diseased, unwholesome, or injurious to health. 500.10(1)(f), F.S.
Food service: Ice bin 2 recent sample of ice collected on 02/09/2026 was analyzed and identified to be adulterated containing coliforms. COS: Stop-use release. Ice bin 2 was cleaned and sanitized during the visit. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: GABY GOMEZ

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request#5139909. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Processing area: Opened half and half bottle stored in the prep table, measured 47 F. COS: Food item was quick chilled to 41 F or below after determined that it was out of temperature less than 2 hours. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea.
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Warewashing area: Spray bottle of fabuloso is not labeled as to its content. COS: Sprays was labeled.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Processing area and restroom: No paper towels available in the hand washing sinks. COS: Paper towels were provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Establishment: No probe thermometer available. COS: Probe thermometer was obtained.
3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Prep area: Sugar scoop handle touching sugar in container. COS: Scoop was removed.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Storage: Single-service coffee cups not covered or inverted when stored in the shelving. COS: Cups were inverted.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon last inspected?
Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 4, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon had?
Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon find?
Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 4, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cali Coffee Brandon in Brandon are: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

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