Island Chew

1010 Lithia Pincecrest, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Island Chew appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Island Chew's latest score of 78 falls below the Brandon average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage in takeout bag.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers.

02C-02-5

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer

14-31-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese opened 4/27. Operator placed date.

02C-03-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Gas line hard connected to large propane tank on the ground outside the MFDV.

51-06-4

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. Provided operator hand washing sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for exterior of mobile unit.

50-04-4

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No Sanitizer available. Operator went to store and brought bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Chew last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Chew on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Chew?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Chew.

How does Island Chew compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Island Chew most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Island Chew's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Chew have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Chew 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 Island Chew inspected?

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

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