How many health inspections has FORDS GARAGE had?

FORDS GARAGE has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FORDS GARAGE ever been shut down?

No, FORDS GARAGE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FORDS GARAGE?

The most frequently cited violations at FORDS GARAGE are: Shell stock requirements, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

FORDS GARAGE

11105 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FORDS GARAGE BRANDON LLC · License: SEA3912804

FORDS GARAGE in Brandon, FL has 29 inspections on record with 151 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

151Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 6, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

May 11, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 11, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

May 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Nov 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FORDS GARAGE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FORDS GARAGE had?: FORDS GARAGE has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FORDS GARAGE ever been shut down?: No, FORDS GARAGE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FORDS GARAGE?: The most frequently cited violations at FORDS GARAGE are: Shell stock requirements, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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