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FORDS GARAGE

FORDS GARAGE in BRANDON has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

11105 Causeway Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/9/2026

Inspection #: 3688902

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455870

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC ventilation above main ice machine dripping. Vent got cleaned, no longer leaking. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on rack in prep kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in freezer soiled with food debris under metal racks.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on expo line in the kitchen. Ice buildup on ceiling of reach in freezer on left of cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milkshake machine soiled with old milkshake mix, on non direct food contact surface. **corrected on site** Manager cleaned and sanitized machine. Hand wash sink in server station soiled with debris.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf pitted and rusted.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on prep sink. Manager tightened fitting. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade piece of equipment used for food display. Observed galvanized metal funnels being used to stack fried onion rings.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers being stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Manager moved raw burgers on bottom shelf and ready to eat on shelf above. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Manager wiped out cooler. Observed build up of mold like substance in main ice machine. Manager wiped down ice machine.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on right of cook line. Manager turned hot water on to melt ice. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455502

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Manager separated to dry **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889470

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can on prep table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar bin. Manager removed, replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager removed to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721214

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at tea/coffee station. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to allow to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler in prep area
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced, tested at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kidney beans can dented at seam. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar hand sink. Manager repaired. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749345

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used as scoop in sout cream. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf at end of cookline. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat n walk in cooler. Manager moved produce to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tray of beef patties held at 46F in chef base on cookline at 12:00pm. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Re-temp at 12:50, 35F. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cookline blocked by trash can, manager moved can. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink at bar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548466

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364721

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions,mushrooms Moved and reheated to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**