THE BRASS TAP

Name: THE BRASS TAP
Address: 10019 N DALE MABRY HWY 23-24A, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 72.8

10019 N DALE MABRY HWY 23-24A, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3917265

🍽️ American ℹ️

72.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

March 5, 2026 · 10 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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THE BRASS TAP in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 7 critical, 9 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 5, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 5 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on make cooler next to walk in cooler by the hallway, manager discarded drink, employee beverage in make cooler across from the triple sink , employee placed drink in designated area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans on ware washing rack above triple sink stacked wet, employee separated pans to dry.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with manager the importance of drain plug in garbage dumpster.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in front bar area next to dishwasher, manager removed item.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.next to hand sink at bat Observed can of pesticide on table behind bar next to handwashing sing across from the beer taps.manager removed items from the table.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream and ice cream sauce at 53f in make cooler operator unable to determine how long temperature has been out, next to walk in cooler , manager discarded items.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and ice cream sauce at 53f in make cooler operator unable to determine how long temperature has been out , next to walk in cooler, manager discarded the items.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink next to bathrooms.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen close to the fryer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( tray of silverware) stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash under paper towel dispenser . Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated tray
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair.broken door hinge of reach in freezer at cook line . Reviewed with manager
[16-21-4] Heavy accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area . Reviewed with manager
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at end of bar . Reviewed with manager
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled tubing from oil recycling equipment . Reviewed with manager
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers opposite steam table . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded half and half
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager
[22-41-4] 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. Run three times after sanitizer changed 0 ppm chlorine . Reviewed with manager .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Tube covering from oil recycling above handwashing sink placed on left side ,under hand wash sink and on the ride side of hand wash sink in dishwashing/ cook line area. Reviewed with manager .
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.