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CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT

CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in BRANDON has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

436 East Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527609

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at both ends of cookline, and near back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. HVAC grate soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edgar, expired 8/20/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878100

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at both ends of cookline, and near back door. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 observed on glue trap in wait station. 1 observed on floor under griddle. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on countertop by microwave. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored over food in shelf in storage area. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soda fountain grate. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on the floor in exterior storage area.. operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in bottom of flip top cooler uncovered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork loin thawing on sink drain board. Operator placed in sink, turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. HVAC grate soiled. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in dirty water in wait station. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back prep kitchen Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in shopping bag. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 observed on glue trap in wait station. 2 observed on wheel under griddle on cooks line Warning
  • 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edgar, expired 8/20/2025. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in prep area hand sink. Blenders stored in bar hand sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink and dish area hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach solution. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10837440

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699188

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler door handles.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in cup. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes on higher shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under dishmachine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs held at 49F ambient temperature, Chorizo held at 51F in flip top cooler. Operator closed lid, moved product to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in hand sink in prep area. Squeegee in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks in kitchen and dish area. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator placed label Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721148

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed thawed fish from packages. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In rack near holding cabinet. Operator inverted the utensils Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cookline
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in bar area not labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bucket and scouring pad in sink in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish wash area and restroom. Operator replaced towels Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator removed towels, placed on top Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548323

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343204

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.