Boston Market #131

1401 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 335114803

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2023

Score

High Risk

Boston Market #131 has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 18, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Boston Market #131's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 18, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.

Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Boston Market #131's latest score of 37 falls below the Brandon average of 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

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 - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and doors of the walk-in cooler and freezer are soiled with black mold

36-27-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine

10-08-5

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on service line Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of batter stored on floor in back kitchen near mixer Observed employee place on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market #131 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #131 on file is from Aug 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market #131?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #131.

How does Boston Market #131 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Boston Market #131 most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Boston Market #131's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Market #131 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boston Market #131 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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