The Brass Tap
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited The Brass Tap 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The Brass Tap's latest score is in line with the Boynton Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance observed on cutting board at cook line flip top cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
82
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Brock 7.26.16 serv safe. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: No food manager license. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Brock 7.26.16 serv safe. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand sink on cook line.Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Bar Tender provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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 soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Bar tender provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored pretzels in reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, at cook line . Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee open beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at end of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (45F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers under stove. Chef states food Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (45F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers under stove. Chef states food Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar containing sanitizer **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door at end of cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
43
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: At time of callback inspection Food Manager certification expired manager name John Brock **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 0ppm. No sanitizer container connected. Operator stated more sanitizer coming in today.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Pulled pork Commercially processed second reheat(128°F - Reheating) since 1.5 hours. Water temperature in steam table is 157°F. Pulled pork will not reach 165°F within 2 hours if left in steam table. Cook reheated pulled pork to 170°F and placed back into steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brass Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brass Tap on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does The Brass Tap compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
The Brass Tap most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has The Brass Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brass Tap have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Brass Tap 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 The Brass Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Brass Tap is inspected around three times per year on average.
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