Bullfrog Creek Brewing
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Bullfrog Creek Brewing 14 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Valrico average 81, so Bullfrog Creek Brewing trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer tested at over 200ppm. Operator dilutes solution, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings prepared 2 day ago not marked. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on chest freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
70
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Secondary trainer being used as storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: No plans submitted, confirmed by Cindy in Plan Review office. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Large propane tank on the ground that is hard connected to the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Gas line remains hard connected to large external gas tank.. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Secondary trainer being used as storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open canned beverage in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Large propane tank on the ground that is hard connected to the unit. **Warning**
51-06-4
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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.
53B-14-5
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 cases of cider being stored on the floor in the front bar area.
08B-47-4
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online, printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Printed takeout menus do not contain consumer advisory for burgers cooked to order **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.emailed choking poster to operator, printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both flip top coolers torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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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 operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
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. **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.emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
67
Jul 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife in hand sink
31A-09-4
90
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed observed mfdv hard plumbed with PVC pipes to the brewery water system for license number 3918573 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed observed mfdv hard plumbed with PVC pipes to the brewery water system for license number 3918573 **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Observed metal roof mounted to food truck **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed metal roof connected to food truck **Admin Complaint**
51-35-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda bib stored on floor near freezer chest on service line
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer on service line
14-69-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bullfrog Creek Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bullfrog Creek Brewing on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bullfrog Creek Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bullfrog Creek Brewing.
How does Bullfrog Creek Brewing compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Bullfrog Creek Brewing most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Bullfrog Creek Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bullfrog Creek Brewing have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bullfrog Creek Brewing 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 Bullfrog Creek Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bullfrog Creek Brewing is inspected around four times per year on average.
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