THREE BULLS TAVERN & BREWERY
4330 BELL SHOALS RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813.381.3853
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl.
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. Cubed raw tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler. Operator removed from package into bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at drink station.
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Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar container stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator replaced scoop, placed in container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on work top freezer at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Tested twice at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding; Cooked Chicken Wings (50F); Raw Chicken (50F); Raw Beef (50F); Raw Lobster (50F) Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored on prep table. Sanitizer spray stored on beer cooler sliding door. Operator removed bottles.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. Operator replaced towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2 spray bottles with blue liquid observed without labels. Operator placed labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked chicken in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator replaced with scoop with handle..
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle. Operator moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater.
Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on floor in prep area. Multiple containers of prepared food on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls surrounding ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates available were all expired
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.
Plan configuration different than what was approved by plan review in 2019. Observed Garage door by front entrance with no air curtain. Opening to server area and kitchen can be closed in between service. Door not on plan layout. Bar configuration different than approved layout. Hand sink added to entrance to bar, three compartment sink moved to middle of long side of bar. Dish machine added to bar. Hand sink in corner where three compartment sink used to be. Distillary: Hand sink rep moved and three compartment labeled on plan is actually a 2 compartment sink. Server area soda station with ice bin on adjacent wall moved. Hand sink removed and replaced by prep table with tea brewing station. 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/.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled on shelf under prep table on cookline
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine on service line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal scoop with no handle in bulk flour
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Avantico reachin freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside chest freezer on service line adjacent to ice machine
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of dinner napkins stored on floor under expo window on service line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and pork thawing in prep sink in back kitchen Employee placed under cold running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label on shelf on service line
Apr 11, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored On prep table
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Filling water pitcher
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.