Motorworks Brewing Taproom
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Motorworks Brewing Taproom, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented can 1 ninos pomodori peati can storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with manager to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling : cook pork 123F 1st temp at 2:07 pm cooked at 12:50 pm 2nd temp 89F-112F at 2:48 pm did not cool from 135F to 70F 2 hours **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cook meat balls 45F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooling : cook pork 123F 1st temp at 2:07 pm cooked at 12:50 pm 2nd temp 89F-112F at 2:48 pm **Warning**
03D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings and sauce in buckets on floor walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still for one employee **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alana hoff **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Taylor Jamison no proof **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still for couple employees **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink had bulk soap container in the sink employee removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alana hoff **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed for one employee. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Choice Java steak manager printed and posted on wall **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Nov 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose bib to mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
67
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bowl in sink operator removes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At any hand sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soild under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Motorworks Brewing Taproom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Motorworks Brewing Taproom on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Motorworks Brewing Taproom?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Motorworks Brewing Taproom.
How does Motorworks Brewing Taproom compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Motorworks Brewing Taproom most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Motorworks Brewing Taproom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Motorworks Brewing Taproom have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Motorworks Brewing Taproom 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 Motorworks Brewing Taproom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Motorworks Brewing Taproom is inspected around three times per year on average.
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