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BRUHMANS BBQ

2702 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612

Last inspected Jun 14, 2024 · 3 visits since January 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3952745
Grade history
JAN 24
JUN 24
Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021040549Jul 1, 2021Apr 13, 2022$480

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (127F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 172F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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 operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that some 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 opera education packet containing reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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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. Discussed with operator on obtaining training certification for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair next to storage closet on mobile unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in exterior of mobile truck, discussed with operator on fixing hole.
Basic/36-24-5
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining decal for exterior or mobile unit. Operator placed on mobile unit at time of inspection.
Basic/50-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing numbers on exterior of mobile unit.
Basic/50-04-4
The state's own report →
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed mobile unit use non-food grade hose to obtain potable water.
High priority/29-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed mobile unit use non-food grade hose to obtain potable water.
High priority/29-04-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid brand pesticide stored next to paprika on dry storage rack.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed mobile unit disposing waste water through an extension pipe onto gravel surface at back of parking lot behind unit, operator is able to shut off waste water tank to halt waste water pooling onto ground.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
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. Some employees hired less than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator states he no longer uses commissary at 2525 E Busch.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle under pickup table.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on hot rack next to door soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Pickup window remained open during business hours, operator shut pickup window. Protective screen torn above pick up window.
Basic/35B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning

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.