BREW GARDEN TAPHOUSE & EATERY
2241 NURSERY RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to sanitizer bucket. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed landing on plates above reach in deli cooler on cook line in front counter area. 1 live fly observed landing on reach in deli cooler cutting board on cook line in front counter area. Employee sent plates and cutting board to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Deli containers of butter next to flat top grill. Employee time stamped for 2:30pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spiked with food debris. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory observed on menu or an asterisk leading to raw items: Ahi Tuna Slider, Tuna Tataki Plate, Cold Seafood Tray, and Half Dozen Raw Oyster. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with 5 employees engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of the inspection. Certified food manager Corey showed up at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using TPHC for deli containers of garlic butter and butter. Observed blank written procedures. Discussed with employee procedures must befilled out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificates for Nicole R. dated 7/15/2022 and Michael Z. 3/26/204 through FLRA SafeStaff. No employee training could not be provided for the other 3 employee present. **Warning**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired in 2/1/2025. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in pizza kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks stored inside single door reach in deli cooler in pizza kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.