Brandon Crossroads Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Brandon Crossroads Bowl has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut ham in walk in cooler . Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen l
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to pizza oven.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven.
36-27-5
61
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and salsa in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid at snack bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in marinara. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
61
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded spray bottle over seasonings on dry storage rack. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table at front counter. Employee drink on slicer in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ranch over food for establishment in walk in cooler . Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of single use lids on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, salsa and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of soufflé cups on floor in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near carbon dioxide tanks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in back prep area .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced turkey, sliced ham all held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle not labeled at back prep area, corrected, employee labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large tins not inverted, corrected, employee inverted tins during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler not identified nor segregated, corrected, employee removed drink drink during inspection. 2. foods stored on floor in walk in cooler, corrected, manager placed foods on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected employee removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato's held in reach in cooler date marked 10/19/22. Cut leafy greens date marked 10-24-22
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato's marked with date 10/19/22.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, sliced turkey and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in bar closest to kitchen door hot water at 71 F, ran for approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go ramekins on dry storage shelf. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth at bar not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep near three compartment sink. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in walk in cooler next to food for establishment. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in kitchen is held together with duct tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of single service cups stored on floor in back storage are. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brandon Crossroads Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brandon Crossroads Bowl on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brandon Crossroads Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brandon Crossroads Bowl.
How does Brandon Crossroads Bowl compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Brandon Crossroads Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brandon Crossroads Bowl have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brandon Crossroads Bowl 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 Brandon Crossroads Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brandon Crossroads Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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