Bolay
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Bolay appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Bolay on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container with utensils stored in front counter hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk spice container. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels and rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grape tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on work surface with food items. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal and plastic pans in clean dish storage.
24-08-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area blocked by boxes and cart. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on box of mirin. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring device not used to check dishwasher final rinse temperature.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher only reaching 138F final rinse temperature.Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on warmer handle on back line by hand washing sink. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on front line.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink .
42-01-4
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed to manager
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build along reachin coolers on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Observed towel used under cutting board on cookline
21-04-4
78
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Online scale on the inside of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. On dish machine in back kitchen
16-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from dish machine
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in prep sink in back kitchen
06-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bolay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bolay on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bolay?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bolay.
How does Bolay compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Bolay most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Bolay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bolay have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bolay 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 Bolay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bolay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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