Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm. Operator added more tablets, retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary sanitizer tablets stored on shelf over food items and food prep surface. Operator moved to different shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
82
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at over 200ppm. Operator discarded, replaced, tested at 100ppm. **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked peppers and onions in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid on on rolling cart neat kitchen entry with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested at over 200ppm. Operator diluted, retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer adjacent to dry storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dining room **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in lobby, hallway , and restrooms
36-64-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk baking soda not labeled above prep table on cookline
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering.
How does Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering 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 Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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