ISLAND CHEW

Based on 5 health inspections, ISLAND CHEW in BRANDON has earned a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

1010 LITHIA PINCECREST

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Visit ID: 10897503

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage in takeout bag.
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 reach in coolers.

Visit ID: 10830338

Met Inspection Standards

Visit ID: 8713893

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Gas line hard connected to large propane tank on the ground outside the MFDV.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer
02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese opened 4/27. Operator placed date.

Visit ID: 8546988

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for exterior of mobile unit.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. Provided operator hand washing sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Visit ID: 8540553

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No Sanitizer available. Operator went to store and brought bleach. Corrected On-Site