Bonefish Grill

1015 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Bonefish Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

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

Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cut lettuce, employee moved items **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line at bar leaking

29-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface 848, manager remade bucket, manager contacted ecolab

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chipped large lexan , manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-10-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp, lobster at room temp manager moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of insecticide on prep table by 3-sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface tested at over 700. Manager contacted provider to service. Solution was diluted to proper strength, below 700.

41-15-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon jug and plastic lids in bar hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on expo counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled in prep area. Rim around bottle cooler at bar soiled with food debris.

23-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish sjphelf. Manager separated to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over salad dressing. Manager removed salad dressing from under the eggs **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns at bar had had buildup of debris. Employees cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-62-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior door. Operator cleaned interior door **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open personal beverage in prep area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in prep area rusted

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler had buildup of dust and debriss

23-03-4

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink in dish area

31B-05-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted in dish area on storage shelf adjacent to dish machine

24-05-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in bar area

36-64-5

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?

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

How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Bonefish Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonefish Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bonefish Grill inspected?

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

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