Cali Viejo Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Cali Viejo Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. Cali Viejo Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator ordered test kits. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice and beans. Operator removed cups **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at end s of cookline and under prep sink in prep kitchen/bakery area.
36-03-4
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 sugar. Operator removed, washed, replaced correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator heated water to 150F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed drinks in pan labeled employee drinks, placed pan on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 observed on glue trap in wait station. 2 observed on wheel under griddle on cooks line **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back prep kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in shopping bag. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach solution. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edgar, expired 8/20/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in prep area hand sink. Blenders stored in bar hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink and dish area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored over food in shelf in storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soda fountain grate. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on the floor in exterior storage area.. operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in bottom of flip top cooler uncovered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork loin thawing on sink drain board. Operator placed in sink, turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. HVAC grate soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in dirty water in wait station. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at both ends of cookline, and near back door. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 observed on glue trap in wait station. 1 observed on floor under griddle. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on countertop by microwave. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
12
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs held at 49F ambient temperature, Chorizo held at 51F in flip top cooler. Operator closed lid, moved product to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks in kitchen and dish area. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in hand sink in prep area. Squeegee in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in cup. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes on higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under dishmachine.
29-11-4
41
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bucket and scouring pad in sink in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish wash area and restroom. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator removed towels, placed on top **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed thawed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In rack near holding cabinet. Operator inverted the utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cookline
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in bar area not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
70
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
82
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed oranges in walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee place oranges on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up in side ice machine
22-20-5
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 remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed unsealed wood in kitchen
14-54-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in storage shed
08B-47-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cali Viejo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cali Viejo Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cali Viejo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cali Viejo Restaurant.
How does Cali Viejo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Cali Viejo Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Cali Viejo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cali Viejo Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cali Viejo Restaurant 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 Cali Viejo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cali Viejo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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