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Prime 88

15407 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Prime 88 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Brooksville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
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. Observed Housemade Ranch (47F - Cold Holding) and Burrata Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near oven. Operator iced products down and removed some to place in a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of window cleaner stored above clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed eye glasses and wiped eyes and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator employee washed hands and put dishes to be re cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment provides digital menus with items such as tuna tartare and seared tuna not identified with asterisk to identify item as under consumer advisory. Discussed with operator to add asterisk to menu items.
02B-01-5
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough drops stored with glasses in bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
86
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Herb Butter (51F - Cold Holding) and Horseradish Cream Sauce (49F - Cold Holding) in single door glass reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine with an Ambient Air Temperature of 59F. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. Operator removed items to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Herb Butter (51F - Cold Holding) and Horseradish Cream Sauce (49F - Cold Holding) in single door glass reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine with an Ambient Air Temperature of 59F. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. Operator removed items to discard.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler next to skewers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not in chronological order, multiple green Restricted Use tags found in establishment, dating from November 2023
01C-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Beverage license displayed. Unable to locate copy of seating license. Operator printed and hung during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee drink on shelf above food operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oysters stored in tubs on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime 88 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prime 88 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prime 88?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prime 88.

How does Prime 88 compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Prime 88 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Prime 88's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prime 88 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prime 88 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 Prime 88 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prime 88 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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