BREW GARDEN TAPHOUSE & EATERY
2241 NURSERY RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-330-6189
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed landing on plates above reach in deli cooler on cook line in front counter area. 1 live fly observed landing on reach in deli cooler cutting board on cook line in front counter area. Employee sent plates and cutting board to be washed and sanitized.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom of cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open bottle of Gatorade on reach in cooler in pizza area. Operator removed from cooler.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided print out to operator and he posted it on the wall in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nicole and Mason expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of ovens back kitchen accumulation of black substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powder substance on pizza side spice area not labeled. Operator labeled item.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to sanitizer bucket. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spiked with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
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. Observed employee training certificates for Nicole R. dated 7/15/2022 and Michael Z. 3/26/204 through FLRA SafeStaff. No employee training could not be provided for the other 3 employee present.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired in 2/1/2025.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to sanitizer bucket. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed landing on plates above reach in deli cooler on cook line in front counter area. 1 live fly observed landing on reach in deli cooler cutting board on cook line in front counter area. Employee sent plates and cutting board to be washed and sanitized.
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. See stop sale. Deli containers of butter next to flat top grill. Employee time stamped for 2:30pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spiked with food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory observed on menu or an asterisk leading to raw items: Ahi Tuna Slider, Tuna Tataki Plate, Cold Seafood Tray, and Half Dozen Raw Oyster.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
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/ No certified food manager present with 5 employees engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of the inspection. Certified food manager Corey showed up at the end of the inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using TPHC for deli containers of garlic butter and butter. Observed blank written procedures. Discussed with employee procedures must befilled out.
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. Observed employee training certificates for Nicole R. dated 7/15/2022 and Michael Z. 3/26/204 through FLRA SafeStaff. No employee training could not be provided for the other 3 employee present.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired in 2/1/2025.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in pizza kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks stored inside single door reach in deli cooler in pizza kitchen area.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm
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. See stop sale. Butter at cook line. Manager mark
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 now 50 ppm
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. real butter (52F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding) Sent email to use for time as a public health control for garlic butter and real butter
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over deli meats in glass reach in fridge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. real butter (52F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding) Sent email to use for time as a public health control for garlic butter and real butter
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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. Two cooks that have been at more then a year. No certificate
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg salad dated 11-28 no date mark
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
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