Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Tampa Bay Brewing Company has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Can opener in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Can opener in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Fan on ceiling in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use plates in dry storage room not under over head protection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
70
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: avocado cream 54 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 55 F, cheddar cheese 57 F, pepper jack cheese 51 F, provolone 52 F, Swiss cheese 51 F, cooked pasta 52 F, brisket 51 F, cooked chicken wings 56 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 55 F, raw calamari 47 F, cooked ceviches 50 F, Per manager all items have been in reach in coolers since 10:30 am. Time temped 2:45 pm.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: avocado cream 54 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 55 F, cheddar cheese 57 F, pepper jack cheese 51 F, provolone 52 F, Swiss cheese 51 F, cooked pasta 52 F, brisket 51 F, cooked chicken wings 56 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 55 F, raw calamari 47 F, cooked ceviches 50 F, Per manager all items have been in reach in coolers since 10:30 am. Time temped 2:45 pm.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Can opener in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and straws in Handwash sink at outside bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with green liquid under prep table in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Can opener in kitchen.
14-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler at outside bar.
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple fly sticky tape over dry storage shelves in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Fan on ceiling in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use plates in dry storage room not under over head protection.
25-05-4
32
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black - mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop mayonnaise inside walk in cooler. Chef removed beef and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Steak not identified as raw ingredient on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black - mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door. Chef removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 7, 2024
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 boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato paste, gravy and fire cracker sauce labeled 2/26/24 and 2/27/24. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tomato paste, gravy and fire cracker sauce labeled 2/26/24 and 2/27/24. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: bean sprouts 67 F, cooked pasta 56 F, cooked broccoli 70 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, blue cheese crumbles 57 F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: bean sprouts 67 F, cooked pasta 56 F, cooked broccoli 70 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, blue cheese crumbles 57 F, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes over cooked pastrami. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
33
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee food in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee salad on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 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. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw chicken 49 F, raw shrimp 48 F, goat cheese 50 F, **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 49 F, raw shrimp 48 F, goat cheese 50 F, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of cleaner over and next to clean dishes for restaurant. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear and metal containers in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at mop sink. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee food in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee salad on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
32
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
64
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 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. 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod over French fries in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cod 49 F, plantains 50 F, per operator items were put in the reach in cooler around 11:30 operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with purple liquid on dry storage shelf next to red peppers. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
32
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tampa Bay Brewing Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tampa Bay Brewing Company on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tampa Bay Brewing Company?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tampa Bay Brewing Company.
How does Tampa Bay Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tampa Bay Brewing Company most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tampa Bay Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tampa Bay Brewing Company have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay Brewing Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Bay Brewing Company is inspected around four times per year on average.
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