Mr. Brews Taphouse
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mr. Brews Taphouse stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Mr. Brews Taphouse on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled towels and cold rail parts in hand sink bar area. Employee removed items. Ice dumped in kitchen hand sink. Operator burned ice and educated all cooks. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. No employees have training or signed reporting agreement. Provided to operator and she had all employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-13-5
74
Sep 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cookline coolers are soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on cook line and exterior of microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line prep table in poor repair. Gaskets are torn and refrigeration not working. No food is being stored in it.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
64
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen has build up of dust **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above co2 tank - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by window is soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink drain pipe leaking into pan.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container of flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not stored inverted at server area.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave has food debris inside. Microwave interior has food debris. Gaskets on roll top work line cooler are torn. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
67
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over raw bacon wall in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), operator primed machine and tested Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 500ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cookline unit torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease
23-03-4
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened sour cream opened two days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cookline unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Gaskets on order **Time Extended**
14-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Brews Taphouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Brews Taphouse on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Brews Taphouse?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr. Brews Taphouse.
How does Mr. Brews Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Mr. Brews Taphouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Mr. Brews Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Brews Taphouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr. Brews Taphouse 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 Mr. Brews Taphouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Brews Taphouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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