Falafel Market

1076 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Falafel Market has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Falafel Market on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature

06-01-5

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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 rice with no date mark in walk-in cooler

02C-02-5

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 - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of garbanzo beans stored on floor in dry storage

08B-47-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falafel Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falafel Market on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falafel Market?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Falafel Market.

How does Falafel Market compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Falafel Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Falafel Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Falafel Market 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 Falafel Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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