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Bahama Bucks

1258 Kingsway Rd Suite 15, Brandon, FL 33510
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Bahama Bucks appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Febreeze spray on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with pink liquid. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn at reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Employee drinks on prep table.
12B-07-4
55
Mar 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with green liquid at towel station.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
78
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands between. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near prep sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor near back door. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahama Bucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahama Bucks on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bahama Bucks?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahama Bucks.

How does Bahama Bucks compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Bahama Bucks most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Bahama Bucks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bahama Bucks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bahama Bucks 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 Bahama Bucks inspected?

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

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