Vampire Penguin

137 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Vampire Penguin appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Brandon restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added quat sanitizer, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid with no label. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Apr 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vampire Penguin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vampire Penguin on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Vampire Penguin compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Vampire Penguin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Vampire Penguin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vampire Penguin have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vampire Penguin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.