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WORLD OF BEER

5311 AVION PARK DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.871.0832

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats241
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917846
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) over the grill top Employee placed chicken on grill top to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the end of cook line: Cold Holding: shredded Mozzarella 46 F, cooked mushroom 46 F, cooked onion 47 F, Mac n cheese 47 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped: shredded mozzarella 42 F, cooked mushrooms 33 F, cooked onion 38 F, Mac n cheese 41 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes tossed in handwash sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of frozen food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
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Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach-in cooler at end cook line Cold Holding: cooked onion 53 F, corn salsa 57 F, cut tomato 47 F, diced cooked chicken 49 F. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temped: Cold Holding: cooked onion 39 F, corn salsa 46 F, cut tomato 43 F, diced cooked chicken 43 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked/broken food containers and lids observed holding food in coolers. Discussed with operator about possible physical contamination occurred if continue use these food containers and lids.
Basic/14-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach-in cooler at end cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of take out food containers stored on floor in outside shed.
Basic/25-05-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 1 sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and towel stored in hand wash sink at mod bar. Operator removed bucket during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stacked on shelves next to ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine at time of inspection. Operator hung ice buckets during inspection.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 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/. Operator removed a 3-compartment sink from bar area. Operator stated they may replace the 3-compartment sink or submit plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on plate on cookline Corrected observed employee remove and place plate in dish pit
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf across from ice machine
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine Corrected observed employee hang containers
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame of walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper machine stored over clean knifes along wall next to prep sink
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor under shelf in bar Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place raw tuna on grill top and proceed to change gloves with out washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use Inspector observed employee wash hands and place gloves on
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server placed dirty dishes in dish area Proceed to grab clean cups without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing
High priority/12A-02-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) over the grill top Employee placed chicken on grill top to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 containers of food blocking hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to handle ready to eat tortillas Employee discarded 4 tortillas
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee remove bag
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dry storage shelf adjacent to walk-in cooler
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed stored under cutting board on prep line
Basic/21-04-4/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over clean knife storage area next to dry storage shelf
Basic/35B-02-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil on dry storage shelf
Basic/14-20-4
Stored food not covered. Observed garnish no covered at bar area Corrected observed employee cover
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of black beans with deep dent on brim of can.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employees on cooks line washing hands with water only, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employees proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beer cheese soup reheating in steamer over 2 hours. Inspector had manager reheat soup to 167°, and place in steam well.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by wiping clothes stored in sink. Corrected, employee removed wiping clothes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line, correct, manager replaced soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine with mold build up.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in rear of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/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.