Taste of Berlin

526 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Other

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taste of Berlin has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Taste of Berlin is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in prep area. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed to dish pit. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles in wait station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of salt on spice shelf uncovered.

08B-02-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator mover cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Holger Engel.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior side walls.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank on food prep table, 2 tanks at front counter.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of ice machine.

36-73-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under food prep table on shelf at cook line

24-05-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in mug on shelf at front counter. Employee inverted when prompted.

24-18-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Santiago bucket on prep table

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table

40-06-5

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pull the bread from the over with bare hands Corrective action- inspector explained proper handling of ready to eat food Observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline

12B-07-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (44F - Cold Holding) in mini reachin cooked next to chest freezer on cookline Corrective action observed employee place in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Berlin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Berlin on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Berlin?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Berlin.

How does Taste of Berlin compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Taste of Berlin most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Taste of Berlin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Berlin have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Berlin 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 Taste of Berlin inspected?

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

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