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Half Barrel Beer Project

9650 Universal Blvd Suite 143, Orlando, FL 32819
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Half Barrel Beer Project stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Half Barrel Beer Project on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw burger patties stored over flatbread/kitchen glass reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./chlorine 0ppm. Set up 3 compartment sink, quat 200ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt container on prep table/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./sanitizing wipes stored next to hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw bacon and raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and cooked pork/glass reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./by 3 compartment sink/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed carrots and celery stored over cooked chicken wings/two door glass reach in cooler/ **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt containers on kitchen small prep table.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made buffalo sauce (with butter) sitting in room temperature (78F) for more than 4 hours. Roasted fresh garlic with oil sitting in room temperature (73F) for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home made buffalo sauce (with butter) sitting in room temperature (78F) for more than 4 hours. Roasted fresh garlic with oil sitting in room temperature (73F) for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
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./new cook, less than 2 months/signed form immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./sanitizer spray bottle/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go boxes on small table in kitchen/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on kitchen floor/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed celery stored over cooked chicken wings, two door glass reach in low boy cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./establishment has an expansion since October 2023. Remodeled plan approved with the same 36 seats. Per operator, increase seating to 76 seats. Seating change form provided.
51-09-4
90
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Barrel Beer Project last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Barrel Beer Project on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Half Barrel Beer Project?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Half Barrel Beer Project.

How does Half Barrel Beer Project compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Half Barrel Beer Project most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Half Barrel Beer Project's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Barrel Beer Project have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Half Barrel Beer Project 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 Half Barrel Beer Project inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Half Barrel Beer Project is inspected around two times per year on average.

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