How many health inspections has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had?

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon ever been shut down?

No, Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had?

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon find?

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 4, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon

1005 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Food Service
Owner: Red Rods Personal Chef LLC
DBPR License: MFD3954219
FDACS Estab #: 379293

Overview

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has 5 inspections on record between July 2022 and March 2025, with 14 total violations. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit in June 2024 after failing to pay the annual permit fee. A February 2023 inspection documented 11 violations including hot-held chicken wings and tenders measured between 106°F and 115°F (corrected on site to 165°F), absence of a certified food protection manager, missing sanitizer test kit (corrected on site), and missing hand-cleaning supplies at a handwashing sink (corrected on site). The person in charge could not correctly answer foodborne illness prevention questions, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. Subsequent focused inspections in June 2023, October 2024 (Hurricane Milton follow-up), and March 2025 documented zero violations and addressed earlier compliance issues. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2025 was a focused inspection conducted to document compliance with food safety observations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

6FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: March 4, 2025

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Mar 4, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: The issues described in Request #5125999 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Oct 29, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 28, 2024 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: 2024 Permit not paid.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C. o

2023 — 2 inspections

Jun 29, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: The issues described in request#5099093 were addressed with person in charge during inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Kitchen: Chicken wings, tenders, nuggets, and potato wedges internally measured between 106 and 115 degrees F. COS: The items listed ad been only placed out for a short time and were all rapidly reheated to 165 degrees F. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Owner could not answer foodborne illness related questions. The employee health policy has been discussed and sent via email. o

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 a written procedure that discussed the clean up procedures for vomit and diarrhea. The guidelines were on how to write the policy were sent via email. o Print Date: 2/14/2023 Page 1 of 3 95 Citation Description: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C. Observation: The establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o

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

Service Area: No paper towels at hand sink at front of the store. COS: Paper towels were placed at the sink. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11

Backroom: Pans were not air dried before stacking, moisture was in-between pans, i.e. wet nesting. o

4-501.11 Concentration of sanitizing solution not accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. 4-501.116 Pf

Backroom: No sanitizer test kit. COS: One was obtained during inspection. x

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Backroom: Sprayer has a build up of old food and a mold like substance. o

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside: Garbage dumpster left open. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Backroom and Outside: Unused equipment and other objects in backroom. Garbage and milk crates in rear of the building. o

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Walk-in Cooler: Floors have garbage and dirt build up underneath shelving and condenser unit. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Backroom: Ceiling tiles stained and damaged. o

2022 — 1 inspection

Jul 27, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

110 Water vending machine not equipped with a self-closing door on the vending compartment. 5K-4.023(3)(a)4 F.A.C.

Vended water machine: Unit does not does have a tight fitting, self-closing door on the vending compartment. o

116 Water vending machine does not have required information displayed in a conspicuous location on the machine. 5K-4.023(6) F.A.C.

Vended water and ice machine: Unit does not have the following information prominently displayed for its customers: 1. Name and address of the operator 2. Operating permit number 3. The source of the water-public water supply or well 4. Method of treatment used 5. Method of post disinfection used 6. Local or toll-free telephone number that may be called for obtaining further information reporting problems or making complaints. o

Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had?: Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon ever been shut down?: No, Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon last inspected?: Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 4, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had?: Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon find?: Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 4, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Red Rods Personal Chef in Brandon are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.