The Brass Tap

1515 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Brass Tap five times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door.

23-03-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on a rack above Monin honey syrup behind the bar under the cash registers. The spray bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the kitchen blocked by a utility cart. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid inside the bottle in the bar area. One with clear liquid. On the cart next to the ice bin to the left upon entering the bar

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of coco-cola syrup on the floor next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 sleeves of clear cups stored on the floor in the bar area near the end as you enter the spiral staircase. Cups was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Soap was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a utility cart. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a utility cart in the kitchen. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cutting lemons and limes lobby part of the bar. The produce was moved to the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-48-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Sprite beverage syrup in the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - Soda nozzle is soiled at the bar. Far right.

22-13-5

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Employee remade sanitizer and tested at 150ppm. Service call has been put in. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of ice and opened bottle of coca cola on prep table. Cook removed items **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drink items in walk in cooler next to food items to be served to customers

08B-49-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brass Tap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brass Tap on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brass Tap?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Brass Tap.

How does The Brass Tap compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Brass Tap most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Brass Tap's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Brass Tap have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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