Brewlands Bar & Billiards
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Brewlands Bar & Billiards has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 13 violations.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Brewlands Bar & Billiards trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2lbs of Mahi Mahi ROP Fish , not removed from packaging with instructions to remove fish from package before thawing, employee discarded item.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee finished smoking a cigarette, and began to date and label food without washing hands, employee washed hands.
12A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to mop sink with dark slimy substance inside, discussed with employee the importance of cleaning inside of the ice machine .
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2lbs of Mahi Mahi ROP Fish , not removed from packaging with instructions to remove fish from package before thawing, employee discarded item. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle of Gatorade on reach in cooler across from the stove top area , employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and Gatorade stored on floor in the walk in cooler.discussed with manager the importance of raising food of floor at least 6 inches.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed male and female bathrooms used by employees without handwashing sign , inspector provided handwashing signs at time of inspection, manager hung signs up in both bathrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, at mop sink located next to large ice machine , employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker for hose, located at faucet splitter on mop sink in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 pieces of raw Mahi-mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink in back storage room blocked by multiple mop buckets. Employee relocated mop buckets during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area used to store a chemical spray bottle. Employee handwash sink in back storage room used for storing buckets and mop head. Employee removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee handwash sink in back storage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored inside Employee handwash sink, located at front line cook.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark for American cheese and shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled inside nozzle at bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing tiles in back storage area with water heater. Multiple missing tiles in billiards area near bar area.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 10 pieces of raw Mahi-mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in back storage reach in chest freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of French's mustard stored on floor in back storage area, next to reach in chest freezer. Employee relocated mustard to an approved location during time of inspection. Cases of Gatorade, tea, 1 box of lettuce, 1 crate of lime stored in Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gaskets soiled. Located adjacent to mop sink. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders in front line Reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
27
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 attachments missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in Walk in cooler not date marked. Half and half in bar area Reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used for dumping ice. Located next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed and displayed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods in kitchen Reach in cooler not identified and segregated. Operator segregated and identified personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Front line Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets are torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids used in front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed lid during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Gatorade and cases of bottles water stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gaskets soiled. Located adjacent to mop sink. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on front line and in Reach in cooler not labeled. Operator began to label some bottles during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Adjacent to water heater.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service sauce containers used as scoops in feta container in front line Reach in coolers. Operator removed scoops during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Some employees haven't signed employees reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink. Chef removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested over 200ppm plus employee remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Person In charge and employee signed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cut lettuce walk in cooler employee placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while filling up beer for customer.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed food from prep line.
12B-02-4
55
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Whitney lawson **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Whitney Lawson **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided for operator by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quats over 200 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area operator removed.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled main prep cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brewlands Bar & Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brewlands Bar & Billiards on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brewlands Bar & Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brewlands Bar & Billiards.
How does Brewlands Bar & Billiards compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Brewlands Bar & Billiards most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Brewlands Bar & Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brewlands Bar & Billiards have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brewlands Bar & Billiards 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 Brewlands Bar & Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brewlands Bar & Billiards is inspected around two times per year on average.
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