Recipe Box in Brandon
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147 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511Recipe Box in Brandon has been inspected 23 times on record with 151 total violations, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 2 of the last 6 inspections (2025-01-30 and 2024-10-02), improper hand and arm washing (2024-10-02), time-as-control violations (2025-08-11 and 2023-11-14), and shell stock requirement violations across multiple inspections (2025-01-30, 2024-01-25, and 2023-11-14). A warning was issued on 2024-10-02 after an inspection found 8 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, food condition, and allergen awareness. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented on 2019-04-04 (portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location) and 2015-10-01 (exit path blocked by bar, brooms, and mops). The most recent inspection on 2026-02-11 was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Recipe Box in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Recipe Box in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Recipe Box in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Recipe Box in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Recipe Box in Brandon last inspected?
- Recipe Box in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Recipe Box in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Recipe Box in Brandon are: Shell stock requirements, Time as control, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Recipe Box in Brandon had?
- Recipe Box in Brandon has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Recipe Box in Brandon find?
- Recipe Box in Brandon was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Recipe Box in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Recipe Box in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Recipe Box in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Recipe Box in Brandon has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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