The Brunchery
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
The Brunchery has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
The Brunchery's latest score of 74 falls below the Valrico average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 replaced chlorine supply, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table in prep area. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic bins on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 twice at 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed line cook crack eggs with gloves, then handle utensils without changing gloves. Discussed with employee, employee changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter with a time sticker but no written procedures. Emailed time procedures to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls on shelf next to reach in freezer not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses and shoes stored above food items on shelving in wait station. Observed jackets stored over soda bibs in storage area. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelving in prep area wet nesting. Operator separated dishes to properly dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris under and behind soda nozzles at wait station soda fountain. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door. Corrected - Operator cleaned the gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator discarded and refilled, tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two soap dispensers in sink by back door
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
82
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
52
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked lobster in walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cup stored I hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at all hand sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brunchery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brunchery on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Brunchery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Brunchery.
How does The Brunchery compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
The Brunchery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has The Brunchery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brunchery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Brunchery 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 The Brunchery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Brunchery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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