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JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET

JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET located in BRANDON has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

730 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937625

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep tables in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers in storage area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and spices in containers not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small cooler at bar held at 49F. Operator removed to larger cooler, adjusted thermostat to colder. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator remodeled rear storage room, added equipment and is using the area for food preparation. Operator moved 3 compartment sink to the other side of the same wall, now in back room. Operator added a hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. No plans have been submitted to Plan Review. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864142

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop in dry seasonings. Employee removed cups Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling /walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage room has rafters and vinyl on ceilings and walls. Wall vinyl is torn.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils . Employee inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Sugar not labeled in bar area. Operator placed labels. 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 ready to eat. Employee moved eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on prep table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. Currently 4 food employees present and no CFM present. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cream cheese, operator placed date. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various chemical bottles not labeled. Employees labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844970

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed