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BRIANDI'S RESTAURANT LLC

202 TAMIAMI TRL S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874735

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored in the floor in the back storage area. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor behind the bar.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor near the rear exit.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink behind the bar at 0ppm. Bleach was added to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 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/ Observed Charles Brandi food manager certification expired 12/21/2024.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731737

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles on the cook line soiled with food debris. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with debris. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly store the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the items have been held in the cooler for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler prepared onsite for more than 24 hours with no date markings. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606652

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath and behind equipment soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef, raw veal, and raw chicken stored in metal containers on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat Alfredo sauce in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed unwashed lettuce stored over minestrone soup. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595657

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 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. Observed employee personal items stored near packaged food in the dry storage area. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath and behind equipment soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed the soda gun stored touching the ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef, raw veal, and raw chicken stored in metal containers on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat Alfredo sauce in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the mixture. Warning
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employee. See stop sale. Observed the soda gun stored touching the ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over grated Parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the operator handle raw clams the touch a ladle handle without changing gloves. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a stick of deodorant stored near food in the reach in freezer. The operator removed the deodorant. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink. Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the bar. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353073

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar and near the salad station.
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in a plastic container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored in a metal container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between the reach in cooler and prep table on the cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the rear exit screen door does not completely seal when closed.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
  • 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. Observed sliced cheese not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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. Observed multiple items prepared on site not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8306650

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy dust buildup on wall vents in kitchen. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed dust buildup on wall vents. **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout kitchen. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen under equipment and in Walk-in cooler heavy soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line and kitchen areas. Repeat Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at cooks line and Walk-in cooler interiors and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 3-8-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with mold-like substance, cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed slicer soiled with green mold like substance. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs, soup and pasta in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler made onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**