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Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom

375 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Unable to license due to plan review remodel Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. Added a dish washing machine next three comp sink in back storage area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf on cooks line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk pickles on floor walk in cooler. Boxes of chips stored on floor back kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Stained cut boards by reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-13-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty pan on rack with clean equipment
24-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator will manually set up until repairs are made
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and not sharp
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched ear to adjust headphones and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee seen adjusting headphones and then slicing citrus. Discussed proper hand washing with employee.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 105 F. Employee stated machine is not functioning properly. Moved to other unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. DDBSA chemical used but no strips available to test sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle over Cuban presses. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of candy in reach in cooler. Employee relocated to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, bag and lighter on shelf over food. Relocated to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler behind fryer. Reach in freezer gaskets by entrance. (Holding fries).
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom.

How does Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom 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 Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cigar City Brewing Downtown Taproom is inspected around two times per year on average.

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