Big Storm Brewing Co

1600 E 8 Ave Ste E200, Tampa, FL 33605

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2024

Score

High Risk

Big Storm Brewing Co has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Big Storm Brewing Co is from Mar 27, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham in walk in cooler and coleslaw mix in reach in cooler.

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle pourers in handwash sink at bar in event space operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.

41-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dishwasher area.

36-27-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife on cooks line between cutting board and steam well. Operator removed at time of inspection.

10-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near oven on cooks line and walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hummus on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New plans to be submitted for prep room changes.

51-16-7

Intermediate - Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Par cooked chicken wings .

03G-56-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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 Mar 27, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Big Storm Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Big Storm Brewing Co most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Big Storm Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Storm Brewing Co have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Big Storm Brewing Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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