Dukes Brewhouse
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Dukes Brewhouse, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Dukes Brewhouse on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 56 rodent droppings observed on the floor under shelving in dry storage area. Operator removed droppings, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Fryer oil on floor in dry storage. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Provided operator with hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed served drop off soiled dishes, return to work without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with server, server washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like buildup. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by storage door blocked by large floor fan.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon portions in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in a plastic container in standing water. Operator removed from packaging and placed into chef base cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Portioned salmon in reduced oxygen packaging observed thawing in unopened packaging. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses by soda fountain in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in water at 85F at char grill. Operator placed into different container of water with other utensils at 148F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator removed the substance and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup being used as scoop for cooked rice in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator replaced with scoop with handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the gaskets Observed debris buildup on soda fountain in wait station. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in bar area. Operator placed sanitizer bucket to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
78
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda
23-03-4
74
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at all hand sinks in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and old food debris on shelves above 3-compartment sink Observed black mold build up on reachin cooler gaskets on cookline **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dukes Brewhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dukes Brewhouse on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dukes Brewhouse?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dukes Brewhouse.
How does Dukes Brewhouse compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Dukes Brewhouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Dukes Brewhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dukes Brewhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dukes Brewhouse 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 Dukes Brewhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dukes Brewhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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