Botalon Grill

1205 Lakeside Dr, Brandon, FL 33510

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show six inspections at Botalon Grill stretching back to 2023. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 dead fly in reach in cooler next to sour cream. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 ants on sugar container. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid.

41-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in white chest reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sugar in mayo container.

25-32-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheddar cheese in reach in cooler not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Food stored outside. 4 jugs of oil outside near grease trap. Operator brought inside at time of inspection.

08B-42-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has two large reach in coolers outside of food truck that are not movable. One is behind truck with single service items and one is front of food truck with soda cans. **Warning**

51-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near handwash sink. **Warning**

22-16-4

Sep 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 45 F in reach in cooler. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor. Operator removed water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Botalon Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Botalon Grill on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Botalon Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Botalon Grill.

How does Botalon Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Botalon Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Botalon Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Botalon Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Botalon Grill 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.

How often is Botalon Grill inspected?

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

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