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THE BRASS TAP

10019 N DALE MABRY HWY 23-24A · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3565858
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10707012
DBPR license3917265

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority22-41-4

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. Run three times after sanitizer changed 0 ppm chlorine . Reviewed with manager .

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – Tube covering from oil recycling above handwashing sink placed on left side ,under hand wash sink and on the ride side of hand wash sink in dishwashing/ cook line area. Reviewed with manager .

#10Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( tray of silverware) stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash under paper towel dispenser . Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated tray **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.broken door hinge of reach in freezer at cook line . Reviewed with manager

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Heavy accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area . Reviewed with manager

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at end of bar . Reviewed with manager

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled tubing from oil recycling equipment . Reviewed with manager

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers opposite steam table . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded half and half **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.