HALF BARREL BEER PROJECT
9650 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE 143, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-460-8988
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/adding a dish machine in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Kitchen dish machine chlorine 0ppm/set up 3 compartment sink quat 200ppm. Bar dish machine chlorine 0ppm.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/adding a dish machine in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner./raw chicken wings thawed in standing water/removed from standing water/moved to walk in cooler/
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./chlorine 0ppm. Set up 3 compartment sink, quat 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw burger patties stored over flatbread/kitchen glass reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt container on prep table/
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw bacon and raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and cooked pork/glass reach in cooler/
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./sanitizing wipes stored next to hot holding unit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./by 3 compartment sink/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed carrots and celery stored over cooked chicken wings/two door glass reach in cooler/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt containers on kitchen small prep table.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home made buffalo sauce (with butter) sitting in room temperature (78F) for more than 4 hours. Roasted fresh garlic with oil sitting in room temperature (73F) for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made buffalo sauce (with butter) sitting in room temperature (78F) for more than 4 hours. Roasted fresh garlic with oil sitting in room temperature (73F) for more than 4 hours.
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./new cook, less than 2 months/signed form immediately/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./sanitizer spray bottle/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on kitchen floor/
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go boxes on small table in kitchen/
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed celery stored over cooked chicken wings, two door glass reach in low boy cooler/
Feb 20, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./bar.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./establishment has an expansion since October 2023. Remodeled plan approved with the same 36 seats. Per operator, increase seating to 76 seats. Seating change form provided.
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.