HARDWARE STORE BREWING COMPANY
305 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32796 · 321-225-8978
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live small flying insects on bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired Quat test strips in 2023
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Joshua T
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink on brewery line
No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink outside with no hot water
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live small flying insects on bar area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib outside back area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside Hand sink on brewery line
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification available for establishment
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired Quat test strips in 2023
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink on brewery line
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink on brewery line
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside microwave
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beer cheese stored in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler prepared on site 3 days prior not date marked
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Joshua T
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers and ladles on dry storage rack not inverted. Operator flipped them
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink on brewery line
No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink outside with no hot water
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Diamond plate throughout kitchen not easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in kitchen being maintained with rags.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used for buffalo chicken dip at 107° stored in dry pan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained. Interior of chest reach in cooler at bar, currently being used as dry storage soiled, small tap tower at bar interior heavily soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at bar with liquid, one clear, one yellow, not labeled, corrected
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple sheet pans stored on floor of the dry stock room. Multiple food storage containers on wire clean dish rack not inverted.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipment at bar and in food prep areas in need of cleaning,large amounts of debris behind the equipment at the bar
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Diamond plate used for flooring thru out kitchen, seems are holding old food and debris, Diamond plate flooring in walk in cooler at entrance in need of repair at door entrance / exit, not fully sealed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tubs of food items stored directly on floor of the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind the hand wash sink at side prep table in need of repairs.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Soiled scoop used for buffalo chicken dip stored on pan without water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of prep tables and legs soiled with dirt and old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall /ceiling area next to water heater dust /dirt present.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Adrianna on site over 60 days, no food safety training completed or proof on site.
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. Adrienne on site over 60 days, no signed employee agreement, agreement printed and signed while inspection was taking place.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Robert photo copy only on file.
Food stored on floor. Tubs sauerkraut and pickles stored directly on floor of walk in cooler u it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table legs and bottom shelves of equipment soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go paper goods stored on floor at front area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall behind water tank above food prep table. Building complements to left of make table soiled.
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.