Bru Florida Growler Bar

8729 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 33556

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Odessa restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired.

53B-14-5

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

41-17-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by equipment inside. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at single bathroom in seated lobby area. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in back storage area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bru Florida Growler Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bru Florida Growler Bar on file is from Jun 13, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bru Florida Growler Bar compare to other restaurants in Odessa?

Bru Florida Growler Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 72.

Has Bru Florida Growler Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bru Florida Growler Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bru Florida Growler Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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