Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Valrico facility scores 81, putting Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Cubed raw tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler. Operator removed from package into bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at drink station.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar container stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator replaced scoop, placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on work top freezer at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Operator stated local residents are dumping and leaving garbage on the ground around the dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
90
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding ; Cooked Chicken Wings (50F); Raw Chicken (50F); Raw Beef (50F); Raw Lobster (50F) Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored on prep table. Sanitizer spray stored on beer cooler sliding door. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Tested twice at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2 spray bottles with blue liquid observed without labels. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on floor in prep area. Multiple containers of prepared food on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls surrounding ice machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked chicken in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator replaced with scoop with handle.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. **Warning**
24-08-4
29
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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
Intermediate - Plan configuration different than what was approved by plan review in 2019. Observed Garage door by front entrance with no air curtain. Opening to server area and kitchen can be closed in between service. Door not on plan layout. Bar configuration different than approved layout. Hand sink added to entrance to bar, three compartment sink moved to middle of long side of bar. Dish machine added to bar. Hand sink in corner where three compartment sink used to be. Distillary: Hand sink rep moved and three compartment labeled on plan is actually a 2 compartment sink. Server area soda station with ice bin on adjacent wall moved. Hand sink removed and replaced by prep table with tea brewing station. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Certificates available were all expired **Warning**
53B-01-5
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled on shelf under prep table on cookline
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine on service line
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal scoop with no handle in bulk flour
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Avantico reachin freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside chest freezer on service line adjacent to ice machine
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of dinner napkins stored on floor under expo window on service line
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and pork thawing in prep sink in back kitchen Employee placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label on shelf on service line
02D-01-5
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored On prep table
41-10-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Filling water pitcher
31A-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang spray hose **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles of Sanitizer stored on shelf with clean dishes Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine Corrected-observed employee remove handle from ice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk-in cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed bulk salt not labeled at drink service station Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery.
How does Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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