Village Inn Restaurant

11019 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Village Inn Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brandon restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container on the floor in prep area. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area. Observed in server station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's restroom. Operator replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of microwave soiled on cookline

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sliced onion in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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

Nov 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has applied for License pending delinquent fees

50-08-7

Jul 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on pipe of walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up inside spray hose nozzle at dish machine

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stored on the plastic containers in dish area

16-46-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Inn Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Inn Restaurant on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village Inn Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Inn Restaurant.

How does Village Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Village Inn Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Village Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Inn Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Inn Restaurant 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 Village Inn Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Village Inn Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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