Fords Garage
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Fords Garage has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Fords Garage was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Fords Garage's latest score of 100 sits above the Brandon average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade piece of equipment used for food display. Observed galvanized metal funnels being used to stack fried onion rings.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers being stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Manager moved raw burgers on bottom shelf and ready to eat on shelf above. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Manager wiped out cooler. Observed build up of mold like substance in main ice machine. Manager wiped down ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on right of cook line. Manager turned hot water on to melt ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on rack in prep kitchen **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in freezer soiled with food debris under metal racks.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on expo line in the kitchen. Ice buildup on ceiling of reach in freezer on left of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milkshake machine soiled with old milkshake mix, on non direct food contact surface. **corrected on site** Manager cleaned and sanitized machine. Hand wash sink in server station soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf pitted and rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on prep sink. Manager tightened fitting. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC ventilation above main ice machine dripping. Vent got cleaned, no longer leaking. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
43
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Manager separated to dry **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
95
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager removed to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can on prep table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar bin. Manager removed, replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
55
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions,mushrooms Moved and reheated to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up in reachin coolers on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label next to mop sink
02D-01-5
90
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink on service line leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth store on cookline
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored at beverage station
12B-07-4
82
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of mandarin oranges stored on storage cart in dry storage **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 - 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 boxes of tater tot's stored on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of reach in freezer near back door **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build inside reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fords Garage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fords Garage on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fords Garage?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fords Garage.
How does Fords Garage compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Fords Garage most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Fords Garage's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fords Garage have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fords Garage 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 Fords Garage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fords Garage is inspected around three times per year on average.
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