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MONSTER BREWING COMPANY LLC

3924 W SPRUCE STREET, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-348-6363

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918491
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at employee hand wash sink in dish wash area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork bellies in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled with grease at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A opened can of Dr. pepper stored on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At end corner of the cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food equipment, then handled clean food equipment from dish machine without replace gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash techniques and gloves changing procedures, operator coached employee at time of inspection.
High priority/12A-09-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Enrique Valerio, chef. Mike Haas, General manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print and posted current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on clean food container shelf at dish machine. Operator removed drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack hanging on dry food storage shelf. Operator moved to office.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 Employee at cook line.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. Operator removed tong.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. At mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth with Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner 170ppm). Minimum strength is 232ppm per test strip provided by manufacturer.
Basic/21-08-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at middle cook line. Upper surface of the press grill soiled with accumulation of burned substance and grease.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. A bucket of ROP fish stored with standing water in three-compartments sink. Operator states that fish was frozen and thawing in running water, water was stopped about 10 minutes, employee removed fish from packages at time of inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table with breads. Operator removed drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack hanging on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed personal items to office.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor by walk-in cooler. A case of raw beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to shelves.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Per test strips provided by operator, sanitizing solution tested 200ppm is below proper strength. Operator remade sanitizer, tested 700ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked in reach in cooler next to soda station Corrected observed employee date mark milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and soap missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed employee replace
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer Corrected observed employee label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured and stored next to ice machine
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed employee replace
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on shelf adjacent to walk-in Corrected -observed employee label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee replace
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured adjacent to ice machine
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to soda machine Corrected -observed employee discard
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
Basic/08B-47-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on prep table next to oven Corrected -observed employee label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of black beans, deep dent on side of can.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher placing dirty dishes in dish machine and removing clean dishes with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle by ice machine not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at employee hand wash sink in dish wash area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior lid to ice machine with mold build up.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation

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.