Sabroson

436 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Sabroson stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Sabroson on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach-in-freezer uncovered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed the operator sanitizing a cutting board. Also observed operator using the unapproved chlorine sanitizer in a red sanitizing bucket for hard contact surfaces.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV operating without any potable running water. Operator was able to connect hose to a commercial retail building to obtain water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over container of salad dressings **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket sitting in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at in the establishment. 3 compartment sink 79 F and hand sink 79 F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach-in-freezer uncovered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe to potable water leaking on the outside of MFDV **Warning**
29-11-4
25
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Aug 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed missing at service window
35B-07-4
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce in reach in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employees.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler Door handle broken on reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Number posted but it too small. Discussed proper size with operator.
50-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabroson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabroson on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabroson?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabroson.

How does Sabroson compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Sabroson most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Sabroson's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabroson have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabroson 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 Sabroson inspected?

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