OLDE TOWN PIZZERIA
With 7 inspections documented, OLDE TOWN PIZZERIA maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in BRANDON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
115 West Bloomingdale Avenue
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910296
- 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. Raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging observed thawed, still in unopened packaging. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Vinyl cove molding separating from wall at prep sink.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse observed on soda syrup box. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses on shelf over soda fountain.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on salad cooler door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of chopped pecans on the floor under prep sink. Box of onions, salad dressing and soy/ginger sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on fountain drink grate. Operator placed in ice, handle up. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Handles touching food in bulk flour, sugar and salt. Operator placed correctly, informed staff. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with items to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler with wine and wine glasses. Operator removed beverage Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cases of green and black olives, case of vinegar on rolling cart sorted under chemical storage shelf in dish area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scouring pad and pipe in hand sink at dish area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ 3 servers and 3 cooks on duty at time of inspection. CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand sink
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid observed on shelf in wait station. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738328
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pizza paddle on rag by pizza oven. Had employee clean and stored paddle off of ground Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of raw ground beef and boxes of whole unwashed onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash showing 140, rinse only hitting 115
- 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/ Currently 3 servers and 3 cooks working on site. Food manager came on site Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Inspection Date: 12/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738057
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766154
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table Repeat Violation 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. Purse stored on fountain soda syrup boxes. Cell phone and speaker on shelf over salad toppings in prep area.. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic beverage cups wet nesting over soda fountain. 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. Bulk sugar and salt scoop handles stored touching food. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup under nozzles on soda fountain. Keg cooler gaskets soiled. Pizza dough cooler gaskets soiled Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink glasses and wiping cloth stored in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Observed employee remove items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth in hand sink. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near dish area Warning
Inspection Date: 3/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543375
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542976
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils next to steam table area not inverted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area and outside dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369643
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils next to steam table area not inverted 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. Cell phone above prep table near walk in cooler. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area and outside dish area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior area of soda dispenser in servers station soiled. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins above prep table near walk in cooler. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed clean up procedures to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink in dish area and sani buckets stored in hand wash sink. Employee moved cart and advised employee to move buckets **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Jazzmene Edwards on cite with no current manager certification. Warning