Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Required employee training expired for some employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Expired for 2 employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table atcookline. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer solution at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 81F water on cookline. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles observed in bar area. Manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk seafood breading. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 food scoops observed in container of water at server station tested at 80F. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cellphone then rinsed hands in prep sink with no soap and put on gloves.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager ordered thermometer
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at server hand sink next to coffee station. Manager put paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of bag of flour . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
95
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded all TCS foods held at greater than 41F for more than 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated the flies, cleaned and sanitized the area. 6 insect larvae observed in water along grout line at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulation of debris behind blade. Employee cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Manager stated that temperatures were not taken at start of day.
05-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans wet nesting on clean dish shelf. Employee separated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris observed on soda fountain in wait station. Observed debris buildup on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in wait station. Manager place cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen.
How does Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen 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 Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tibbys New Orleans Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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