Ciccios California Brandon

11230 Sullivan St, Riverview, FL 33578
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ciccios California Brandon, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. 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 four violations per visit.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Riverview restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fork and cup in hand wash sink at bar, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for cooked peppers and onions held on time. Sent manager written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to cup lids, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in pasta, removed at time off inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
70
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling pot of black beans cooling process started on 11/12/2025 temperature on 11/13/2025 51F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling pot of black beans cooling process started on 11/12/2025 temperature on 11/13/2025 51F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified on menu as raw ingredient. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machine are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in food preparation area has no handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
55
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on bowl of lettuce, operator removed at time of inspection. 2 flies near rice cooker. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 fly on bow of lettuce. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not handle first, employee placed handle first at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.sanitizer bucket next to pizza operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, operator placed in bag at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mustard in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator changed out chemical tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in peas, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mustard in dry storage.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 phone above prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. employee bags on to go boxes, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cup lids not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent big 6 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in cut leafy greans, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water above reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 phone above reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic containers under prep table.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of flour opened unprotected in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed basil over cut onions in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near dish machine, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciccios California Brandon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciccios California Brandon on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciccios California Brandon?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ciccios California Brandon.

How does Ciccios California Brandon compare to other restaurants in Riverview?

Ciccios California Brandon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Riverview average of 69.

Has Ciccios California Brandon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciccios California Brandon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ciccios California Brandon 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 Ciccios California Brandon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ciccios California Brandon is inspected around three times per year on average.