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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918311
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open
High priority/50-17-3
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2024Inspection 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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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/16-54-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · No proof of renewal. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles under three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Older ice machine at bar.
Basic/22-20-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4

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.