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PUERTO RICO BAKERY

Health inspection records show PUERTO RICO BAKERY in BRANDON has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1213 Kingsway Road
Brandon, Florida, 33510
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464502

  • 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has no bays filled at time of inspection and is washing dishes with water and soap in sanitizer bucket. Inspector spoke with operator and employees about proper dish washing procedures. Operator filled all 3 bays at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator bought at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907531

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has no bays filled at time of inspection and is washing dishes with water and soap in sanitizer bucket. Inspector spoke with operator and employees about proper dish washing procedures. Operator filled all 3 bays at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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/ Jose Malave 7/11/20 ServSafe
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ Total of 6 employees 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. Operator bought at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847321

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meat over cake for establishment in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cake in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boardsl

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729625

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf over bulk corn meal and next to seasonings. Operator removed at time of inspection.
  • 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. Handle of scoop in powdered sugar.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk powered sugar.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced ham and multiple items in reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 71 F, per operator butter has been on counter. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530046

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee revoked at time of inspection.
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought correct chlorine sanitizer for warewashing at time of inspection . Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 70 F, cut leafy greens 56 F, per operator items were taken out at 7:30. Operation but items in reach in freezer to cool down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with sanitizer on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506167

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.