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CIGAR CITY BREWING AIR SIDE C

4100 GEORGE J BEAN PKWY, Tampa FL 33607

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917137
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of crab meat 48 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer, re temped 45 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of crab meat 48 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer, re temped 45 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table at cook line: cooked chicken 129 F, butter 126 F, pulled pork 126 F, beer cheese 127 F. Operator reheated items on grill, re temped: Hot Holding: cooked chicken 168 F, butter 164 F, pulled pork 164F, beer cheese 166 F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor under cookline prep table Employee placed on shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on can opener attached to prep table adjacent to water heater Employee washed
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries missing from paper towel dispenser Employee placed paper towel roll next to hand sink
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 10 employees need approved food safety training
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Missing above manager station in back kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to water heater
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on shelf with sale food in walk-in cooler Employee removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor under cookline prep table Employee placed on shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 16, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in back kitchen blocked by push cart Corrected observed employee remove
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected -observed employee remove
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor on cook line Corrected observed employee place in second bucket
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef patty and remove gloves and handles pickles with out washing hands Inspector discussed proper hand washing and gloves use with employee. Observed employee wash hands and discard pickles
High priority/12A-07-5
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine only reach 170F, Operator ran dish machine again and tested machine at 183F. Manager set up 3-compartment sink and sanitizer was tested at 700ppm
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris
Basic/16-21-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar area
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator was already using 3 compartment sink to sanitize while waiting for repairs
Intermediate/22-56-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled up.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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