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Roots Taproom and Wine Bar

101 S Evers St Unit A, Plant City, FL 33563
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Roots Taproom and Wine Bar's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Premade sandwiches in reach in cooler Bartender write date on white board **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen hand sink
31B-04-4
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - On approved plans Mop sink was moved from bar to storage room where stand up cooler is, number 8. Dish machine added where mop sink is on plans, number 6. Storage room has prep table with cutting board and merry chef oven. No hand sink installed in that room No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Called and verified with Plan review department revised plans received and are currently being worked on 3-19-2025. Will review at next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Phil Davis **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - On approved plans Mop sink was moved from bar to storage room where stand up cooler is, number 8. Dish machine added where mop sink is on plans, number 6. Storage room has prep table with cutting board and merry chef oven. No hand sink installed in that room No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Phil Davis **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No available handwash sink for employees. Current hand sink at bar was not operational from start of inspection to 4:15pm. Employees were unable to wash hands from that time. Hand sink was turned back on, manager in process of replacing parts. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-12-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Employee put soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - On approved plans Mop sink was moved from bar to storage room where stand up cooler is, number 8. Dish machine added where mop sink is on plans, number 6. Storage room has prep table with cutting board and merry chef oven. No hand sink installed in that room No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
61
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Cheese **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roots Taproom and Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar.

How does Roots Taproom and Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Roots Taproom and Wine Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Roots Taproom and Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roots Taproom and Wine Bar 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 Roots Taproom and Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roots Taproom and Wine Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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