Carlos' Catering

156 N Parson Ave B, Brandon, FL 33511

Catering

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Carlos' Catering has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The city-wide average is 82, putting Carlos' Catering squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pot of black beans uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table. Operator removed.

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Black beans in walk in cooler uncovered.

08B-12-5

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by chair and trash can Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler in front prep area

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlos' Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlos' Catering on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Carlos' Catering compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Carlos' Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brandon average of 82.

Has Carlos' Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlos' Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carlos' Catering 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 Carlos' Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlos' Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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