Bootleggers Brewing
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bootleggers Brewing stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Bootleggers Brewing's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeegee in handwash sink at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk pickles in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooksline.
22-16-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brisket and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken breasts marked 10/15. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken breasts marked 10/15. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brisket and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coke in shelf over prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that 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 to manager
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk-in cooler with no date mark
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not properly labeled with name of product
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink near kitchen entrance next to pizza oven
31B-04-4
52
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar blocked by reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment removed handwash sink in kitchen. A wall was built to separate the brewery and kitchen. Large pizza oven added. Handwash sink in bar area moved to wall opposite of bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Per plan reviewer Lola no new plans have been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At wall of bar near handwash sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
58
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/. Establishment removed handwash sink in kitchen. A wall was built to separate the brewery and kitchen. Large pizza oven added. Handwash sink in bar area moved to wall opposite of bar. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar blocked by reach in cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At wall of bar near handwash sink . **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bootleggers Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bootleggers Brewing on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bootleggers Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bootleggers Brewing.
How does Bootleggers Brewing compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bootleggers Brewing most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bootleggers Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bootleggers Brewing have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bootleggers Brewing 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 Bootleggers Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bootleggers Brewing is inspected around four times per year on average.
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