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TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY

1600 E 8 AVE #A123 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3622064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10915064
DBPR license3916157

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: avocado cream 54 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 55 F, cheddar cheese 57 F, pepper jack cheese 51 F, provolone 52 F, Swiss cheese 51 F, cooked pasta 52 F, brisket 51 F, cooked chicken wings 56 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 55 F, raw calamari 47 F, cooked ceviches 50 F, Per manager all items have been in reach in coolers since 10:30 am. Time temped 2:45 pm.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: avocado cream 54 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, cut lettuce 55 F, cheddar cheese 57 F, pepper jack cheese 51 F, provolone 52 F, Swiss cheese 51 F, cooked pasta 52 F, brisket 51 F, cooked chicken wings 56 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 55 F, raw calamari 47 F, cooked ceviches 50 F, Per manager all items have been in reach in coolers since 10:30 am. Time temped 2:45 pm.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Can opener in kitchen.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and straws in Handwash sink at outside bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with green liquid under prep table in kitchen.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-22-4

Basic – Can opener blade not kept sharp – observed metal shavings. Can opener in kitchen.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler at outside bar.

#4Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple fly sticky tape over dry storage shelves in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Fan on ceiling in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use plates in dry storage room not under over head protection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.