Brandon, Hillsborough County

TIBBYS NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN

1721 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Apr 3, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-14-5

Detail 24490754

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. Expired for 2 employees.

41-17-4

Detail 24490751

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label. Operator placed label Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 24490755

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table atcookline. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 24490750

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer solution at cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24490752

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 81F water on cookline. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24490753

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23968237

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles observed in bar area. Manager placed label. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23968235

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk seafood breading. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23968234

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23968236

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 food scoops observed in container of water at server station tested at 80F. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-03-4

Detail 23685634

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cellphone then rinsed hands in prep sink with no soap and put on gloves.

16-62-1

Detail 23685636

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager ordered thermometer

31B-02-4

Detail 23685635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at server hand sink next to coffee station. Manager put paper towels Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23685633

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23685632

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.

40-06-5

Detail 23685637

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of bag of flour . Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23219904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Admin Complaint

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 23217364

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated the flies, cleaned and sanitized the area. 6 insect larvae observed in water along grout line at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23217367

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23217362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded all TCS foods held at greater than 41F for more than 4 hours Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23217368

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulation of debris behind blade. Employee cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-14-5

Detail 23217363

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Manager stated that temperatures were not taken at start of day.

22-20-5

Detail 23217361

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23217366

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans wet nesting on clean dish shelf. Employee separated Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23217360

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris observed on soda fountain in wait station. Observed debris buildup on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23217365

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in wait station. Manager place cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22785483

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

25-06-4

Detail 22785482

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

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22274500

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 4 dish crates adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22274498

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

36-22-4

Detail 22274496

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under chemical shelf in dish area

14-69-4

Detail 22274497

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along pipe under fan in walk-in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 22274499

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line next to kitchen entrance

02D-01-5

Detail 22274495

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22038257

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 to manager

41-17-4

Detail 22038254

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear sanitizer not labeled in dish area Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22038256

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 voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22038258

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22038255

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at hand sink adjacent to walk-in freezer

21-12-4

Detail 22038253

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table in back prep area adjacent to 2 compartment sink

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 21508344

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in prep area blocked by a yellow container in back kitchen

53A-05-6

Detail 21508345

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 21508343

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and soap missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21508346

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled on chemical shelf near 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21508341

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop flour

12B-07-4

Detail 21508342

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 Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21508347

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label on shelf above prep table in back kitchen

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-10-4

Detail 20999574

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed soda drain line drains into hand sink in bar

41-17-4

Detail 20999572

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer not labeled at mop sink

12B-07-4

Detail 20999571

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20999573

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on floor in kitchen Corrected- observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20798625

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Brown substance on chute

40-06-5

Detail 20798624

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

23-03-4

Detail 20798623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle three compartment sink,dish machine