World of Beer and Blend Lounge

9524 West Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, World of Beer and Blend Lounge has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; World of Beer and Blend Lounge is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open

50-17-3

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 126.1 F, 134.2F, 131.2F. Discussed with operator about food contact surfaces have to be 160 F and more to be sanitized properly. No ware washing at time of inspection.

16-54-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Jun 3, 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/ Dung To, expired on 2/15/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: No proof of renewal. **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Irreversible thermometer with maximum temperature indicator or thermo strips with 160F indicator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Admin Complaint**

16-62-1

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Older ice machine at bar.

22-20-5

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.

50-17-3

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. Some employees print, read and sign agreement at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at dish machine area.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Maximum contact temperature 89.7F. Dish machine not in use at time of inspection.

16-54-4

11-27-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease.

22-08-4

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak in walk-in cooler. A small container of cooked onion and mushroom with old label dated on 08/11 in walk-in cooler, employee stated that it was cooked yesterday.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At Blend bar.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored on soda syrup boxes at bar. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was World of Beer and Blend Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at World of Beer and Blend Lounge on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at World of Beer and Blend Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at World of Beer and Blend Lounge.

How does World of Beer and Blend Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

World of Beer and Blend Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has World of Beer and Blend Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at World of Beer and Blend Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at World of Beer and Blend Lounge 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 World of Beer and Blend Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, World of Beer and Blend Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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