BRASS TAP
10019 N DALE MABRY HWY 23-24A, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-226-2333
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and ice cream sauce at 53f in make cooler operator unable to determine how long temperature has been out, next to walk in cooler, manager discarded the items.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in front bar area next to dishwasher, manager removed item.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.next to hand sink at bat Observed can of pesticide on table behind bar next to handwashing sing across from the beer taps.manager removed items from the table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream and ice cream sauce at 53f in make cooler operator unable to determine how long temperature has been out, next to walk in cooler, manager discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and ice cream sauce at 53f in make cooler operator unable to determine how long temperature has been out, next to walk in cooler, manager discarded the items.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink next to bathrooms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen close to the fryer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on make cooler next to walk in cooler by the hallway, manager discarded drink, employee beverage in make cooler across from the triple sink, employee placed drink in designated area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans on ware washing rack above triple sink stacked wet, employee separated pans to dry.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with manager the importance of drain plug in garbage dumpster.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 2 Pesticide-emitting strips located at bar area dump sink. Manager disposed of strips during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside 2 ice machine at bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located at bottom of stairs leading to upstairs dry storage.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tray of silverware stored next to Employee handwash sink, adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. 4 cases of bag-in-box soda syrup stored on floor beneath Employee handwash sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice on shelves and floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Employee handwash sink on front line cook. 2 Employee handwash sink at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tubing from oil recycling equipment soiled with food and dirt debris. Multiple Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 personal drinks on shelf in Walk in cooler, stored over Ready to eat sauces and drinking water for customers.
Stored food not covered. Cheese in Walk in cooler not covered.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager
Heavy accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area. Reviewed with manager
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Run three times after sanitizer changed 0 ppm chlorine. Reviewed with manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Tube covering from oil recycling above handwashing sink placed on left side,under hand wash sink and on the ride side of hand wash sink in dishwashing/ cook line area. Reviewed with manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager
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.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( tray of silverware) stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash under paper towel dispenser. Reviewed with manager. Employee relocated tray
Equipment in poor repair.broken door hinge of reach in freezer at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Heavy accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area. Reviewed with manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at end of bar. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled tubing from oil recycling equipment. Reviewed with manager
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers opposite steam table. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded half and half
Stored food not covered in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 pieces of mahi thawed in package. Explained about removing fish to thaw from packaging and its importance. Operator disposed of fish during inspection
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining of cutting boards in kitchen during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice bin at end of kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed sides of line equipment soiled during inspection - Reach in gaskets soiled with food debris
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 2015 do not show a upstairs with 7 different dry storage shelf's with single service items and dry good foods and bar drink bottles. Proposed brewery section has been removed with dining room tables
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 2015 do not show a upstairs with 7 different dry storage shelf's with single service items and dry good foods and bar drink bottles. Proposed brewery section has been removed with dining room tables
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy reach in cooler by freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups on floor in box on 2nd upstairs storage.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.