Leaven Brewing Company
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Leaven Brewing Company six times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Riverview restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in walk in cooler cooked on Monday not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep coolers.
14-09-4
61
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of thawing chicken in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above oven. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled above reach in cooler. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Trent Burke.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled at bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in breaded flour, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to mixer. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leaven Brewing Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leaven Brewing Company on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leaven Brewing Company?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leaven Brewing Company.
How does Leaven Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Leaven Brewing Company most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Leaven Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leaven Brewing Company have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leaven Brewing Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Leaven Brewing Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leaven Brewing Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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