Ay Que Rico!

113 S Parsons Ave Unit C, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ay Que Rico! appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Ay Que Rico! on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing and gloves changing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed limes in small reach in cooler in storage area. Raw beef stored over raw pork and produce in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator arranged items correctly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked black beans in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sandwich press. Operator placed new flexible cutting board over grooved board, will rotate as needed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Raw shell eggs sourced from relative's small egg farm operation. Spoke with operator of egg farm, the operation is not licensed by FDACS.

01A-05-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing metal food pans, not sanitizing. Discussed sanitizing with owner. Employee re-washed pans and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

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. Milk opened previous day. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that 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 employees hired less than 60 days, no reporting agreement on file. Emailed agreement to operator. Operator printed, filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken base in storage room. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan and rice pudding in individual containers in self serve cooler in dining area do not have labels. Operator placed labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf over stove. Plastic containers under table.

24-08-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ay Que Rico! last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ay Que Rico! on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ay Que Rico! compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Ay Que Rico! most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Ay Que Rico!'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ay Que Rico! have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ay Que Rico! 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 Ay Que Rico! inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ay Que Rico! is inspected around two times per year on average.

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