Truly Mediterranean Grill

887 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Truly Mediterranean Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Truly Mediterranean Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Operator set up 3compartment sink for manual sanitizing, quat tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender components in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in oregano container. Operator replaced with measuring cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ketchup packs. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Flip top cooler gaskets. **Warning**

23-03-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on floor in prep area. Soda syrup box on floor by ice machine. Bottled water on floor at front counter. Operator placed all items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in prep area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon portions thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Mar 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching food in bulk rice.

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup

23-03-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed license expired **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up in reachin freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed old food build up in reachin freezer **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed old food debris on cookline prep tables and cooking equipment

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **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 employee hair gel stored on prep table

40-06-5

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Truly Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Truly Mediterranean Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Truly Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Truly Mediterranean Grill.

How does Truly Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

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

Has Truly Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Truly Mediterranean Grill 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 Truly Mediterranean Grill 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 Truly Mediterranean Grill inspected?

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

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