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THE BRASS TAP

Food safety records indicate THE BRASS TAP in BONITA SPRINGS has 12 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

28010 RACE TRACK RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479116

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459101

  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager Austin not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager stated he had been employed more than 30 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time extended for 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Observed one Manager, two cooks, one bartender and three servers on duty during the visit with no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time extended for 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878747

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling, upper wall and vent above large ice machine had heavy dust build-up. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler had heavy dust build-up. Explained the importance of keeping these clean in order to prevent environmental contamination of food. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Manager on Duty hung buckets on the wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line. Fan completely iced over. Explained to Operator that proper maintenance of food equipment will help prevent break down. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue plastic ice scoop holster at the server station contained black mold-like substance. Scoop was removed to the dish area. Recommended putting scoop and holster on nightly cleaning list. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop was stored in standing water at 74F on the cook line. Explained proper storage to cook staff. Scoop was removed to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, held as clean on the clean dish shelving in the dish area. Explained proper storage to Manager on Duty. Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager Austin not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager stated he had been employed more than 30 days. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large can opener blade had heavy food build-up. This should be kept clean in order to avoid introducing bacteria into cans when opening. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Observed one Manager, two cooks, one bartender and three servers on duty during the visit with no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Recommended using a pump bottle of soap until dispenser can be repaired/replaced. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: unlabeled spray bottle containing pinkish liquid observed at the server station and one at the bar. Educated Operator that all chemicals must be labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754423

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time extended. Manager not present and staff does not have access. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896407

  • 10-12-5: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
  • 22-49-4: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
  • 22-43-4: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
  • 08A-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
  • 31A-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
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 27-16-4: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

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733269

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Interior of ice scoop holster in the server area contained mold-like build-up.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at the bar contained heavy slime build-up.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large can opener blade observed to have encrusted food debris on the blade and around the blade.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar handwashing sink obstructed by sanitizer bucket in front of the basin.
  • 53B-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. Bartender Jessica was hired more than 60 days ago and has no record of state-approved training.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the dish machine at the bar
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the handwashing sink on the cook line.

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8695960

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6-lb. Cans of Pizza Sauce and 2 7-pound cans of Heinz Ketchup observed severely dented on the upper lip. Operator removed from the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the office. Operator replaced the batteries on the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8689778

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mandolin slicer and grater, stored as clean in the dish area, observed with encrusted food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by large ice machine blocked by blue ice bucket hanging on the front of the basin.

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8616933

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480099

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holsters for the soda guns at the bar observed to have heavy slimy build-up.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Machine behind the bar tested 0 ppm. Primed and reran machine then testing at 100 ppm.. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by large ice machine had the ice scoop stored on the faucet and handles.
  • 53B-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.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copies to Operator, who signed during the visit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8479812

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator began reviewing with employees, one filled out at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Some proof provided. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354795

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in back of kitchen.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects around dry storage spice shelves at far end cook line prep corner. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part cook line left reach-in cooler:; sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) per operator for three hours. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler for quick cooling and spoke with technician about maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cook line counter next to to go containers. Operator moved to separate location. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator began reviewing with employees, one filled out at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**