Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro

205 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Savannah W. CFM expired 10/19/2025.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at soft drink station at front counter, coke nozzle had debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light in back preparation area, in rear of kitchen not working.

38-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on sides of display case soiled at front counter with debris. Also observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in rear kitchen preparation area.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty beer bottles/ cans/ styrofoam cups on ground next to shared dumpster.

33-19-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry food on bowl on the clean dish rack. Employee placed in dish room area. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken lexan container holding pumpkin purée Rusted racks in two door upright cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Paint peeling on racks. **Time Extended**

14-10-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Wet nesting present. **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 53° -57°covered from 12/17 **Warning**

01B-02-5

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. Dishwasher 0ppm , operator set three compartment sink quaternary 200ppm **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 53° -57° from 12/17 was covered and **Warning**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooler pastrami 47, turkey 47, brisket 47, Retemped items 39 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken lexan container holding pumpkin purée Rusted racks in two door upright cooler **Warning**

14-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at coffee bar **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet next to three compartment sink **Warning**

29-11-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink in coffee area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of pans on the clean dish rack.

24-08-4

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro.

How does Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro 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 Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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