WORLD OF BEER AND BLEND LOUNGE
9524 WEST LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-852-2337
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 126.1 F, 134.2F, 131.2F. Discussed with operator about food contact surfaces have to be 160 F and more to be sanitized properly. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dung To, expired on 2/15/2023.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Irreversible thermometer with maximum temperature indicator or thermo strips with 160F indicator.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dung To, expired on 2/15/2023.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Irreversible thermometer with maximum temperature indicator or thermo strips with 160F indicator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles under three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Older ice machine at bar.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.