Tadas Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Tadas Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited four times.
Tadas Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Brandon average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator arranged correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropping off soiled dishes, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Bean sprouts at server station. Time was determined, time mark placed. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm 3 times. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing, tested chlorine at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator arranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes and ice observed in hand sink at wait station. Operator removed items. Discussed hand sinks are for hand washing only. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of prepared items in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At unisex restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop bulk rice and flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.observed at back door **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored over food items in storage area. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over flip top cooler. Purse on shelf over prep table where employee was preparing cucumbers. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic 6 quart containers on shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, soy sauce, and buckets of sea salt on floor in kitchen. Case of beef on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed all items on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in bus tub thawing at room temperature on shelf under slicer. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice and flour containers not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in reach in freezer stored in shopping bags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in reach in freezer stored in shopping bags **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts (59F - Cold Holding). Employee placed ice in container. **Corrective Action Taken* Rechecked temp 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in wait station has dished and cleaning buckets stored in it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used as scoop in bulk rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp, cooked chicken wings, cooked rice in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
41
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line rehydrated rice noodles (60F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding) Discussed icing and or using Time As A Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by bucket. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cooked chicken in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hats and purse on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soup in walk in cooler on floor, employee removed soup from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winder on reach in cooler
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Mucinex on shelf over reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and vegetables
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed B-12 vitamins stored on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water purification system installed on hand sink in dish area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk rice Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under back screen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-47-4
52
Nov 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tadas Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tadas Kitchen on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tadas Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tadas Kitchen.
How does Tadas Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Tadas Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Tadas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tadas Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tadas Kitchen 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 Tadas Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tadas Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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