Cigar City Cider and Mead
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
Cigar City Cider and Mead appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Cigar City Cider and Mead's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.handle of scoop in coleslaw.
10-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on dry storage shelf over Togo containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk potato starch on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been moved to opposite wall and next to doorway of kitchen. Handwash sink and three compartment sink have been moved to opposite wall in kitchen. Two fryers and a hood system have been added to kitchen. Convection oven and hot plate have been removed. Reach in cooler has been added as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been moved to opposite wall and next to doorway of kitchen. Handwash sink and three compartment sink have been moved to opposite wall in kitchen. Two fryers and a hood system have been added to kitchen. Convection oven and hot plate have been removed. Reach in cooler has been added as well. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cigar City Cider and Mead last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cigar City Cider and Mead on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cigar City Cider and Mead?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cigar City Cider and Mead.
How does Cigar City Cider and Mead compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Cigar City Cider and Mead most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Cigar City Cider and Mead's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cigar City Cider and Mead have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cigar City Cider and Mead 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 Cider and Mead inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cigar City Cider and Mead is inspected around three times per year on average.
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