The Stein & Vine
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Stein & Vine, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Brandon restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in hand sink at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Expired for 2 employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in bar area. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator took to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vent soiled at cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 employee on cookline handle sandwich buns with bare hands. Manager instructed employee on proper handling of ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar blocked by trash can, also has steel wool inside. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Portioned thawed tuna in unopened ROP bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cookline without beard guards **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelving in dish area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on clean dish shelving in dish area.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies restroom. Operator placed new sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in machine in rear storage room.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls at end of cookline not inverted. Manager moved plates and bowls under protection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
86
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
86
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by rice maker Corrected-observed employee remove rice maker **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers and freezers
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in dish area
36-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Stein & Vine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Stein & Vine on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Stein & Vine?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Stein & Vine.
How does The Stein & Vine compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
The Stein & Vine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has The Stein & Vine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Stein & Vine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Stein & Vine 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 Stein & Vine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Stein & Vine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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