Raining Berries

1560 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Raining Berries, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations.

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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. Sliced Colby jack cheese and mozzarella balls in reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

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. Emailed reporting agreement to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottle with Quat sanitizer solution. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in cabinet under blender station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.

35A-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink. Operator store to allow mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jul 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's restroom door open at time of inspection

32-02-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on service line

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near hand sink on service line Corrected-observed employee place in dirty hamper **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle stored in ice at smoothie station Corrected-observed employee remove scoop handle from ice **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed intensive sitting in water temped at 95 degrees Fahrenheit Corrected-observed employee dump water **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raining Berries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raining Berries on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Raining Berries compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Raining Berries most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Raining Berries' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Raining Berries have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raining Berries 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 Raining Berries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raining Berries is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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