Florida Avenue Brewing Co
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Florida Avenue Brewing Co seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Florida Avenue Brewing Co's latest score is in line with the Wesley Chapel average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area and cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on all cutting boards in kitchen area and on cook line.
14-09-4
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the back prep tables.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the back prep area. Manager unstacked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: par cooked fries (60F - Cold Holding). Manager moved to cooler and discussed time as a public health control Re-temped at 50f- 20 minutes **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to prep station due to leak
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in make line containers
10-17-4
58
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer not labeled on shelf above mop sink Corrected observed manager dump chemical down mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine along silver metal inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. No data plate on dish machine
16-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store don prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine Corrected observed employee hang **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer on back prep area
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline oven Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at bar hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar with no label on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer on back kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 bucket stored on floor on cookline Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar with no label adjacent to dish area Corrected- observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four pairs of tongs stored on oven Corrected -observed employee remove **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of apricot halves. One dented can of Dijon Mustard. Manager segregated and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands for approximately 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dish machine area. One fly at indoor bar. One fly by dry storage area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink hot water does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 71F at sink by drink station in lobby.
27-16-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of apricot halves with other cans in dry storage. Dented can of Dijon mustard in dry stairwell. Manager segregated cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table. Manager removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark for buffalo sauce with butter, cooked onions and peppers and butter. Manager time marked all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine at 147F. Manager will discontinue use of this dish machine and only use chlorine dish machine or wash manually.
22-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager moved tongs to different storage area. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Manager moved scoop so handle is above ice. Utensils at cook line in standing water. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in two door cooler by dry storage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall, floors, and ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in storage room by outdoor bar with coolers.
36-30-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Avenue Brewing Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Avenue Brewing Co on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Avenue Brewing Co?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Florida Avenue Brewing Co.
How does Florida Avenue Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Florida Avenue Brewing Co most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Florida Avenue Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Florida Avenue Brewing Co have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Florida Avenue Brewing Co 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 Florida Avenue Brewing Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Avenue Brewing Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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