The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
39
Score
The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa's latest score of 39 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over cooked ribs. Raw ground burger patty stored over chuck beef all inside back kitchen reach in cooler. Manager relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at over 500 PPM, manager readjusted sanitizer to 1:50 PM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-53-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans are from 2016. Hand washing sink and two compartment sink in brewery room has been replaced with an ice machine and a three compartment sink. Center of brewery for 12 brewery tanks has been converted into a concert room. A bar area has been added to the concert room. Main brew house area has been converted for storage or private event events. Dry storage area includes a walk-in cooler a three door reach in cooler and one reach in freezer. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Located between ice machine in brewery area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverages stored on kitchen prep table shelf over microwave. Employee removed personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front line floors and wall soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at front line Cook. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior cabinet of front line deep fryers soiled. Fire suppression systems soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Mar 31, 2026
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 board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. All training certificates expired on 12/2025 to 01/06/2026. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole onions and other vegetables stored over butter, milk and creamer in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut tomato and shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water has been shut off in handwash sink at dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table while employee prepping shepherds pie.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scrubbing pad, wiping cloth and a bottle of soap stored in the handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Sink and Surface Cleaner test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in handwash sink at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tapes used on reach-in freezer handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7 cans of Roland roasted red peppers and 1 can of Roseli tomato paste.
01B-01-4
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. Posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beans and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at dish machine area. Turned on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in freezer handle at kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Multiple damaged canned foods stored with other dry food items on dry food storage shelves. Operator segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
50
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa.
How does The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa 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 Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Wild Rover Pub and Brewery Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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