Portillo's in Brandon
Last inspected:
1748 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33510Portillo's in Brandon has accumulated 170 violations across 21 inspections since January 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection — more than 55% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including proper cooking temperatures cited in at least four inspections, food contact surfaces violations appearing in nearly every inspection, hand-washing violations documented in at least three inspections, and employee health policy violations cited in at least two inspections. Toxic substance control violations have appeared in at least five inspections. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that identified nine violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Portillo's in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Portillo's in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Portillo's in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Portillo's in Brandon last inspected?
- Portillo's in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Portillo's in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Portillo's in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Portillo's in Brandon had?
- Portillo's in Brandon has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Portillo's in Brandon find?
- Portillo's in Brandon was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Portillo's in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Portillo's in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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