Village Inn Restaurant

1995 W Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Village Inn Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Village Inn Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris on soda fountain in server station behind soda nozzles

23-03-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on grate of soda fountain. Manager replaced the ice scoop with a clean one, and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored behind cheese in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink Corrected observed employee hang up mop **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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 jacket stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

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

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under Dish machine soiled with old food debris and black mold

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Inn Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Inn Restaurant on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains five 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Village Inn Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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