BRASS TAP
28010 RACE TRACK RD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-880-1220
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaged.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled around vent near dry storage.
In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged cod 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. See stop sale.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not label near prep area. Operator labeled flour container.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above ice machine and back kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy build up of food debris and grease on cook line.
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator sending all glassware to kitchen to be properly sanitized.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touching lemons for guests drink.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed cook pulling chicken wings out of oven cooked chicken wings (135F - Cooking). Operator confirmed chicken wings are cooked from raw and are partially cooked. Establishment has no written procedures on file. Provided operator with proper procedures paperwork.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area.
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 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above ice machine and back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in beer cooler at bar.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Unwrapped straws on bar within guests reach.
Water draining onto floor surface in front of hand sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy build up of food debris and grease on cook line.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Recommended using a pump bottle of soap until dispenser can be repaired/replaced.
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.
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.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Manager on Duty hung buckets on the wall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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).
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)
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.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
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.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar handwashing sink obstructed by sanitizer bucket in front of the basin.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the dish machine at the bar
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Interior of ice scoop holster in the server area contained mold-like build-up.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at the bar contained heavy slime build-up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the office. Operator replaced the batteries on the dispenser.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
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.
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 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.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dish machine.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
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.
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.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cook line counter next to to go containers. Operator moved to separate location.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
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.
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.
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.