TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY

1600 East 8th Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Ybor City
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738372

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black - mold like substance.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door. Chef removed and properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop mayonnaise inside walk in cooler. Chef removed beef and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High 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. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef discarded butter. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Steak not identified as raw ingredient on menu. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779345

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of metal pans on dish drying rack.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626653

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565429

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at back of kitchen. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes over cooked pastrami. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato paste, gravy and fire cracker sauce labeled 2/26/24 and 2/27/24. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tomato paste, gravy and fire cracker sauce labeled 2/26/24 and 2/27/24. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: bean sprouts 67 F, cooked pasta 56 F, cooked broccoli 70 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, blue cheese crumbles 57 F Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: bean sprouts 67 F, cooked pasta 56 F, cooked broccoli 70 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, blue cheese crumbles 57 F, Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565002

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee food in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee salad on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time if inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378102

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee food in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee salad on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time if inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at mop sink. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw chicken 49 F, raw shrimp 48 F, goat cheese 50 F, Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 49 F, raw shrimp 48 F, goat cheese 50 F, Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of cleaner over and next to clean dishes for restaurant. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear and metal containers in handwash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8326743

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**