Brio Upstairs
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Brio Upstairs stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Brio Upstairs is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade soiled within old food debris. Employee starts Clean In Place at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee starts cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 200F on final rinse gauge of the dish machine.
22-59-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by dish machine.
29-20-5
82
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at soda bib station landing on wall 1 fly landing on wall above prep table cookline 3 flies landing on wall in dish storage area adjacent to mop sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on can opener connected to prep table on cookline Employee washed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above 3-comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container stored above 3-comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled on cookline employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted in dish pit Observed employee place dishes in plate chiller **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above 3-compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored above 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along pipe in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers above 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove label and wash dishes **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in prep table shelf
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor in dish area with standing water **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brio Upstairs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brio Upstairs on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brio Upstairs?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brio Upstairs.
How does Brio Upstairs compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Brio Upstairs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Brio Upstairs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brio Upstairs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brio Upstairs 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 Brio Upstairs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brio Upstairs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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