Brass Tap

1321 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Brass Tap stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Brass Tap's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make bar- sausage crumble 53F ( overnight ).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- sliced tomato 50F, diced tomato 52F (3:30-3:48), sausage crumble 53F ( overnight- see stop sale ).Reach in cooler- ambient 48F- cooked brisket 49F, cooked chicken 50F, cooked ground beef burger 52F ( 3:30-3:48). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at make bar ambient temperature 48F. Do not use until repaired or you can hold food at 41F or less.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid with over flowing trash.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape stored on prep table next to cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
58
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. inspector asked 2 employees for written procedures, both unaware of written procedures. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ground beef patties thawing in reach in cooler under make bar not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken breast thawing on dish rack on top of 3 compartment sink. Thawing- chicken breast 30F.
06-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact surface table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach in walk in cooler on shelf next to food and beverages. Manager removed.
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sauces being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brass Tap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brass Tap on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brass Tap?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brass Tap.

How does Brass Tap compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Brass Tap most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Brass Tap's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brass Tap have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brass Tap 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 Brass Tap inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brass Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.