Allegria Italiana

518 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Allegria Italiana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Allegria Italiana trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan placed in hand sink. Towel in wait station hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rolling cart with slicer. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 unsecured tanks in wait station

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on shelf over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door broken. Opening covered with plastic sheet.

14-11-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dish washer drying cleaned and sanitized dishes with towel

24-17-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of calamari and veal thawing container of standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sliced bread in shopping bag. Operator removed, placed in covered pan. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by slicer on rolling cart. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple TCS items in reach in coolers not date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board near hot hold. White cutting board at breading station. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 female employees preparing food with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

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 sugar and salt

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hold filters have buildup of grease.

23-03-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by slicer

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By prep sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline

10-17-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, salmon gnudi

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Middle of kitchen

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line

24-05-4

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

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in prep area blocked by push cart

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured on service station

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and stained on prep table

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Allegria Italiana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Allegria Italiana on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Allegria Italiana?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Allegria Italiana.

How does Allegria Italiana compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Allegria Italiana most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Allegria Italiana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Allegria Italiana have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Allegria Italiana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Allegria Italiana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Allegria Italiana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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