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MIGHTY BREW COFFEE

2836 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8895826
DBPR license3911144

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepped on 09/14/24 temping at (47F – Cold Holding). Employee stated that they were getting ready to discard the item. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes prepped on 09/20/24 temping at (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken prepped on 09/14/24 temping at (47F – Cold Holding); and 2 container of shredded cheese prepped on 09/19/24 and 9/22/24 both temping at (46F – Cold Holding). Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes prepped on 09/20/24 temping at (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken prepped on 09/14/24 temping at (47F – Cold Holding); and 2 container of shredded cheese prepped on 09/19/24 and 9/22/24 both temping at (46F – Cold Holding). Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the inside of the soda gun dispenser soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled towels stored in the hand washing sink in the outside bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training observed. Currently on a pending call back **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile, floors shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed non smooth, damaged and water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen by the prep area, storage area, and the dish washing area. Observed a broken floor tile next the walk in cooler. Observed broken cove molding by the entrance of the kitchen near the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks all throughout. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink with no lid on a clean prep table in the back prep area next to the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken air curtain in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets to the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment. Observed the microwave exterior being soiled with grease/food debris build up. Observed a soiled door handle to a reach in freezer on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in the outside bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed storage equipment not in use being stored outside behind the dumpster enclosure. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle and very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed leaking faucet at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Observed leaking pipes at the hand wash sink in the back area next to the dish washing machine. Observed leaking pipes and leaking faucet at the three compartment sink next to dish machine. Observed a slow draining hand washing sink by the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.