Pin Chasers Brandon
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Pin Chasers Brandon has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Brandon restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on soda fountain grate. Operator replaced scoop, placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used as scoop in bulk salt container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator placed onions pallet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler by dish area. Operator moved produce to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Plans haven been submitted, not approved as of 6 27/25. Spoken with Plan review. Change of ownership last year. Added pizza make table and oven on front line. Back kitchen area: Dish machine added to left of three compartment sink. Ice machine in back kitchen area No hand sink in back kitchen area. Dry storage room has reach in freezer Acoustic ceiling tiles in back storage and ware washing area. Bar area remodel with ice bin, three compartment sink, and hand sink that is being used as a dump sink, as strainer was there and no handwashing sign
51-16-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water. operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flies on table next to hand sink at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Change of ownership last year. Added pizza make table and oven on front line. Back kitchen area: Dish machine added to left of three compartment sink. Ice machine in back kitchen area No hand sink in back kitchen area. Dry storage room has reach in freezer Acoustic ceiling tiles in back storage and ware washing area. Bar area remodel with ice bin, three compartment sink, and hand sink that is being used as a dump sink, as strainer was there and no handwashing sign No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. In back kitchen area where three compartment sink, dish machine, ice machine and prep table with can opener is **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink has strainer in it **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken,hamburger meat 54 degrees
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
78
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink, pipes ,floor and wall
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo plates stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
25-05-4
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pin Chasers Brandon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pin Chasers Brandon on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pin Chasers Brandon?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pin Chasers Brandon.
How does Pin Chasers Brandon compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Pin Chasers Brandon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brandon average of 82.
Has Pin Chasers Brandon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pin Chasers Brandon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pin Chasers Brandon 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 Pin Chasers Brandon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pin Chasers Brandon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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