The Brass Tap
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at The Brass Tap, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Bonita Springs restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touching lemons for guests drink. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator sending all glassware to kitchen to be properly sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed cook pulling chicken wings out of oven cooked chicken wings (135F - Cooking). Operator confirmed chicken wings are cooked from raw and are partially cooked. Establishment has no written procedures on file. Provided operator with proper procedures paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by office. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above ice machine and back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in beer cooler at bar. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by prep area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unwrapped straws on bar within guests reach. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in front of hand sink. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy build up of food debris and grease on cook line. **Warning**
36-10-4
29
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager Austin 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 stated he had been employed more than 30 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time extended for 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one Manager, two cooks, one bartender and three servers on duty during the visit with no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time extended for 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager Austin 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 stated he had been employed more than 30 days. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large can opener blade had heavy food build-up. This should be kept clean in order to avoid introducing bacteria into cans when opening. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one Manager, two cooks, one bartender and three servers on duty during the visit with no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Recommended using a pump bottle of soap until dispenser can be repaired/replaced. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: unlabeled spray bottle containing pinkish liquid observed at the server station and one at the bar. Educated Operator that all chemicals must be labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling, upper wall and vent above large ice machine had heavy dust build-up. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler had heavy dust build-up. Explained the importance of keeping these clean in order to prevent environmental contamination of food. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue plastic ice scoop holster at the server station contained black mold-like substance. Scoop was removed to the dish area. Recommended putting scoop and holster on nightly cleaning list. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop was stored in standing water at 74F on the cook line. Explained proper storage to cook staff. Scoop was removed to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, held as clean on the clean dish shelving in the dish area. Explained proper storage to Manager on Duty. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line. Fan completely iced over. Explained to Operator that proper maintenance of food equipment will help prevent break down. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Manager on Duty hung buckets on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
41
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time extended. Manager not present and staff does not have access. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dispenser at triple sink not dispensing solution. Since dishwasher was also not working, educated Operators and helped set up and test using chlorine. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Dishwasher (Temperature 150F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of skirt steak and package of ground beef stored in the same container in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Dishwasher (Temperature 150F). **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by the large ice machine. Operator turned on the valve and restored hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at the cook line had ice in the basin, indicating use as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at server station stored in a soiled holster. Recommended adding this item to daily closing duties. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
45
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large can opener blade observed to have encrusted food debris on the blade and around the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar handwashing sink obstructed by sanitizer bucket in front of the basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bartender Jessica was hired more than 60 days ago and has no record of state-approved training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the dish machine at the bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Interior of ice scoop holster in the server area contained mold-like build-up.
10-12-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at the bar contained heavy slime build-up.
23-03-4
43
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6-lb. Cans of Pizza Sauce and 2 7-pound cans of Heinz Ketchup observed severely dented on the upper lip. Operator removed from the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the office. Operator replaced the batteries on the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
78
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mandolin slicer and grater, stored as clean in the dish area, observed with encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by large ice machine blocked by blue ice bucket hanging on the front of the basin.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Machine behind the bar tested 0 ppm. Primed and reran machine then testing at 100 ppm.. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by large ice machine had the ice scoop stored on the faucet and handles.
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.
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. Provided copies to Operator, who signed during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holsters for the soda guns at the bar observed to have heavy slimy build-up.
23-03-4
58
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cook line counter next to to go containers. Operator moved to separate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part cook line left reach-in cooler:; sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) per operator for three hours. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler for quick cooling and spoke with technician about maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects around dry storage spice shelves at far end cook line prep corner. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator began reviewing with employees, one filled out at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in back of kitchen.
36-34-5
47
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can ketchup heavily dented at seam in dry storage area.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) on close end of bar area. Operator called a technician and informed employees to send dishes to kitchen for washing and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large stand mixer in back of restaurant and large wooden table soiled with accumulation of dried on food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine and in kitchen entrance hallway with accumulation of dust. This is a repeat violation from 12/20/2021. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brass Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brass Tap on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Brass Tap?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Brass Tap.
How does The Brass Tap compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
The Brass Tap most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has The Brass Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brass Tap have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Brass Tap means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Brass Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Brass Tap is inspected around four times per year on average.
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