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THE BRASS TAP

28010 RACE TRACK RD · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896407
DBPR license4607429

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Dishwasher (Temperature 150F). **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dispenser at triple sink not dispensing solution. Since dishwasher was also not working, educated Operators and helped set up and test using chlorine. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Dishwasher (Temperature 150F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of skirt steak and package of ground beef stored in the same container in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at the cook line had ice in the basin, indicating use as a dump sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate16-62-1

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

Warning
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by the large ice machine. Operator turned on the valve and restored hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at server station stored in a soiled holster. Recommended adding this item to daily closing duties. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.