GREEN BENCH BREWING TAPROOM
200 NORTH TAMPA STREET, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-505-0050
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk expired on 08/02/2024 in refrigerator in back kitchen area. Manager discarded milk.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008636 | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Foods held over night no temperature takenReach in cooler cut tomatoes 52F cut leafy greens 52F mozzarella cheese 50F American cheese 52F cheddar cheese 52F provolone 55F cut turkey 52F cut ham 52F roast beef 52F raw beef 48F cook noodles 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Foods held over night no temperature takenReach in cooler cut tomatoes 52F cut leafy greens 52F mozzarella cheese 50F American cheese 52F cheddar cheese 52F provolone 55F cut turkey 52F cut ham 52F roast beef 52F raw beef 48F cook noodles 48F cut lettuce 51F. Reach in cooler next to main cooler lower door chicken wings 45F
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. Missing for 3 employees observed one employee training
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored inside hand washing sink front service area. Employee removed
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. Missing for 2 employees and 1 observed was expired 8-22-25 Florida Restaurant lodging association
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados over sauerkraut reach in cooler in storage area manager removed to proper storage
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Observed 2 employees
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. Missing for 5 employees
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk expired on 08/02/2024 in refrigerator in back kitchen area. Manager discarded milk.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked turkey 57F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked turkey 57F.
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. Butter held on time has no time stamp on cooks line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opens and held longer then 24 hours in refrigeration in back kitchen area has no date markings.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator a thermometer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket with water in back kitchen area.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled operator labeled it
Accumulation of calcium in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has some calcium build up on the inside of the bin
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.