Long John Silvers

818 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33510
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Long John Silvers appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door and floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers and in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fryers.
36-17-5
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers and grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwash sink in women restroom, ran approximately 2 minutes temped 81 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in women restroom has a slow drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink near register leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in disrepair near fryers
36-17-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long John Silvers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long John Silvers on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Long John Silvers?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Long John Silvers.

How does Long John Silvers compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Long John Silvers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Long John Silvers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Long John Silvers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Long John Silvers 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 Long John Silvers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Long John Silvers is inspected around two times per year on average.