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BREW LIFE BREWING INC

5767 BENEVA RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941.320.4176

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6802840
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 4, 2026 · Allen Pryor scheduled for Always Food Manager next week. 30 day extension approved by Tartaglione. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 5, 2026 · Observed expired certificate and no other manager. Admin Complaint
May 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 4, 2026 · Allen Pryor scheduled for Always Food Manager next week. 30 day extension approved by Tartaglione. Time Extended
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Printed and employee signed. Emailed also.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand sink. Employee added.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink. Operator added.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Printed for operator
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site

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.