World of Beer
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at World of Beer, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the end of cook line: Cold Holding: shredded Mozzarella 46 F, cooked mushroom 46 F, cooked onion 47 F, Mac n cheese 47 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped: shredded mozzarella 42 F, cooked mushrooms 33 F, cooked onion 38 F, Mac n cheese 41 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes tossed in handwash sink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of frozen food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
23-03-4
55
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach-in cooler at end cook line Cold Holding: cooked onion 53 F, corn salsa 57 F, cut tomato 47 F, diced cooked chicken 49 F. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temped: Cold Holding: cooked onion 39 F, corn salsa 46 F, cut tomato 43 F, diced cooked chicken 43 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked/broken food containers and lids observed holding food in coolers. Discussed with operator about possible physical contamination occurred if continue use these food containers and lids.
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach-in cooler at end cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of take out food containers stored on floor in outside shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 1 sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and towel stored in hand wash sink at mod bar. Operator removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves next to ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine at time of inspection. Operator hung ice buckets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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/. Operator removed a 3-compartment sink from bar area. Operator stated they may replace the 3-compartment sink or submit plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf across from ice machine **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine Corrected observed employee hang containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame of walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper machine stored over clean knifes along wall next to prep sink **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor under shelf in bar Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on plate on cookline Corrected observed employee remove and place plate in dish pit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) over the grill top Employee placed chicken on grill top to reheat
03B-01-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server placed dirty dishes in dish area Proceed to grab clean cups without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place raw tuna on grill top and proceed to change gloves with out washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use Inspector observed employee wash hands and place gloves on **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 containers of food blocking hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed stored under cutting board on prep line **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to handle ready to eat tortillas Employee discarded 4 tortillas **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee remove bag **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dry storage shelf adjacent to walk-in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over clean knife storage area next to dry storage shelf
35B-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil on dry storage shelf
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed garnish no covered at bar area Corrected observed employee cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table
02D-01-5
35
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employees on cooks line washing hands with water only, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employees proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beer cheese soup reheating in steamer over 2 hours. Inspector had manager reheat soup to 167°, and place in steam well . **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of black beans with deep dent on brim of can .
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by wiping clothes stored in sink. Corrected, employee removed wiping clothes . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line , correct, manager replaced soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in rear of walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine with mold build up.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
41
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna 45, spinach dip 45, corrected action taken, inspector had manager place products on ice . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen on cooks line blocked by tray and rice maker , corrected , manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris .
16-21-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinks stored in food contact surfaces, corrected , manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup around doorway to walk in cooler .
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was World of Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at World of Beer on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at World of Beer?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at World of Beer.
How does World of Beer compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
World of Beer most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has World of Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at World of Beer have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at World of Beer 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 World of Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, World of Beer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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