Big Storm Brewing Co
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
100
Score
Big Storm Brewing Co appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings on floor beside bin of flour and along wall and near piping near three compartment sink. 2 rodent droppings near back door exit to outside. 1 near hand wash sink at cook line **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar containing bleach. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light shining through back door when closed **Warning**
35B-04-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at bar **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. box oil on floor at dry storage. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. During inspection observed chicken wings at 68 degrees inside reach in cooler. Cooked at 11am today.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed chicken wings at 68 degrees inside reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment confirmed not cooking chicken wings to 165. Observed big Storm recipe book.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl with wire mesh inside hand wash sink. Employee moved
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. When you walk into kitchen hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. When you walk into kitchen hand wash sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table across from grill
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor near hand wash sink near grill
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer front of dry storage gaskets soiled
23-03-4
43
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live spiders dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects dead 38 in dry storage 56 on other side of dry storage Total 97 **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 dead insects inside white container of corn starch 50lbs **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 boxes of 10 lbs cooked chicken breast in reach in freezer was left in reach in freezer during storm. No electricity for 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold storage room 2 gage states 51 degrees butter (63F - Cold Holding) ; cooked pork loin (61F - Cold Holding) ; raw chicken wings 40lbs (61F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to reach in freezer **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to doors in kitchen. Hand soap replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink next to doors. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage rack near dishwasher **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
30
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in food preparation area near deli coolers next to cook line.
35A-02-6
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. Bar 0 ppm. Management changed jug. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to deli cooler. Management replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink management replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Quantity spay bottle hanging on hand wash sink. Management labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand was sink near deli cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to press.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board next to hand wash sink.
40-06-5
45
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live fly near prep sink. Manager killed and cleaned and sanitised the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach In cooler at cook line left side deli cooler. Garlic aioli prep on 2-21. Chef threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic aioli
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabelled quaternary Sanitizer spray bottle. 3 at bar and 1 back of house. Manger labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - All Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets stored on floor walk in cooler. Manger put on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in brewery area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink quaternary reading 150ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter stored on prep cart on cook line near reach-in cooler. Prep cart at 2:15pm butter (65F) Operator placed butter in reach-in freezer re temp at 3:00pm a. Butter 48f Discussed using time as a public health control Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Bain Marie at 2:25pm Cheese sauce 68f Operator discarded cheese sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing sanitizer stored on top of prep table next to open containers of pic and sliced tomatoes. Operator removed bottles from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of pineapple chunks dented at seam. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging in other task sweeping with broom, and writing on board with marker, then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper hand-hygiene techniques with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator printed form and verified recently hired employees printed, signed, and dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of dishmachine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses are not protected from splash next to handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of pineapple chunks dented at seam. Operator removed can from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep cart located in kitchen. Employee removed drink, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and wall on cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup handle touching cornstarch located on cook line underneath prep table. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator printed form and placed in men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near cook line against wall. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container located on cart in kitchen removed from original packaging not identified by common name. Flour removed from original packaging and stored in containers underneath prep table on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in brewery area soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
18
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in hallways of kitchen area -1 live fly in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken(50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) pork (55F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken(48F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to beer walk-in cooler during time of inspection. Operator stated that cooler was tempting at 38 degrees Fahrenheit at the beginning of shift **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Raw chicken 45, raw beef 46 degrees Fahrenheit, pork 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheddar cheese 46 degrees Fahrenheit **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at prep station -reach in cooler adjacent of fryers has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler next to steam table has a torn gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in freezer gasket in hallway has accumulation of mold-like residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler in bar -reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Storm Brewing Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Storm Brewing Co on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Storm Brewing Co?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Storm Brewing Co.
How does Big Storm Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Big Storm Brewing Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Big Storm Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Storm Brewing Co have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Storm Brewing Co 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 Big Storm Brewing Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Storm Brewing Co is inspected around four times per year on average.
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