House of Brews

17683 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, House of Brews has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so House of Brews trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocked hand sink unable to access, operator removed it.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep table

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened milk no date mark stored in walk in cooler over 24 hours

02C-02-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open

33-16-4

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.

21-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables above cooked meat ball on rack in walk in cooler, operator removed the meat ball to top of shelf

08B-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup

22-08-4

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for warewashing machine. Chlorine based sanitizer

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 Operator attempted several times to renew by phone and website. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.

35B-01-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Tested at 0 ppm 2 times discussed with management to use the wash rinse and sanitize method. **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 93 f

16-53-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions and peppers over ready to eat bread In walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Brews last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Brews on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Brews?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at House of Brews.

How does House of Brews compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

House of Brews most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has House of Brews' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at House of Brews have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at House of Brews means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is House of Brews inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, House of Brews is inspected around three times per year on average.

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