Brandon, Hillsborough County

PRIMA ITALIAN KITCHEN

1020 BLOOMINGDALE AVENUE, Brandon, FL 33596

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24617992

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Wand not in chlorine supply correctly. Operator adjusted, tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24617996

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice in flip top cooler. Operator replaced with ladle Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24617993

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on flip top cooler shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24617995

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain

10-17-4

Detail 24617994

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-17-4

Detail 24376008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Time Extended

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

03G-04-5

Detail 24247787

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 12 packages of unopened reduced oxygen packaged salmon, marinaded and packaged on site, held thawed in reach in cooler in prep area. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24247789

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw scallops and calamari stored behind shepherded cheese in flip top cooler. Operator placed raw items in front of the cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-46-2

Detail 24247781

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for raw salmon, no HACCP plan or process waiver. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24247788

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has slimy buildup inside. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24247792

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24247791

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. Thawed fish in unopened reduced oxygen packaging observed in reach in cooler at cookline Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24247782

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain in wait station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24247785

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of cooked shrimp in ice water on floor in kitchen. Multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. 3 cases of beef on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24247790

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 touching food in bulk bread crumbs Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24247784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and behind soda fountain heads have buildup of debris Warning

03G-53-1

Detail 24247783

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Multiple ROP packages of beef in reach in cooler not properly labeled. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24247780

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Multiple ROP packages of beef in reach in cooler in prep ares dated beyond 48 hours. Warning

29-17-4

Detail 24247786

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. Warning

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

02C-01-5

Detail 23776845

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan of Ricotta in walk in cooler dated 5-6. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded product

22-02-4

Detail 23776843

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulated debris. Manager put in dish to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23776846

Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 23776844

Intermediate - No proof provided that 2 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new servers that started training.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23615740

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board n small reach in cooler on cooks line has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23483924

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board n small reach in cooler on cooks line has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

03G-50-1

Detail 23483926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook and chill on steak without a HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23483925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by dishwasher s soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23483923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standings water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef cleaned out water. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23476737

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher rested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23476736

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored overtop cooked rice inside refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored fish. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23476733

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 operator updated education packet.

22-02-4

Detail 23476732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board n small reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.

31A-11-4

Detail 23476740

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a pan stored inside it on cooks line. Chef removed pan and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23476738

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook and chill on steak without a HACCP plan. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23476734

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by dishwasher s soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 23476739

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and properly stored drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23476730

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of feta cheese stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored cheese. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23476735

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Chef washed onions. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23476731

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standings water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef cleaned out water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 22785481

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22785480

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone

36-27-5

Detail 22785479

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 22444898

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks throughout kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 22444897

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line

36-27-5

Detail 22444896

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 22046489

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 milk not date marked in walk-in cooler

22-20-5

Detail 22046485

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slim inside ice machine

24-05-4

Detail 22046486

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowl and plates not inverted on storage shelf adjacent to cookline

50-09-4

Detail 22046488

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-08-4

Detail 22046484

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed stored over prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard

08B-47-4

Detail 22046487

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 1 container of oil stored on floor in kitchen

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21551544

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21551545

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/

22-20-5

Detail 21551549

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime inside ice machine in back kitchen Corrective action manager delegated employee to clean ice machine Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21551548

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard preparing food in back kitchen

08B-47-4

Detail 21551547

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of shrimp stored on floor on cookline Corrected- observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21551546

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and lobster thawing at room temperature in back kitchen Corrected observed employee place in cooler Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 20996353

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime inside ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 20996355

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20996354

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20996356

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 20789022

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi surface cleaner stored above Alto-Shaam warmer Corrected-observed employee place in proper area Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20789028

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored in hand sink located on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove from hand sink Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20789023

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks without lid or straw stored on prep table next to oven Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20789024

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cookline

10-01-5

Detail 20789025

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk flour in kitchen Corrected-observed Employee remove handle from product Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20789021

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in bar area

21-12-4

Detail 20789027

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove and place in dirty wipe cloth hamper Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20789026

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled in service area Observed employee label Corrected On-Site