Food+beer

11705 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33645 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916313

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Oct 6 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 6 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -22
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 3, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitAug 12, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    5 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.

      60 day call back not yet due until 10/2/2026.

      More time given

    Basic3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitAug 3, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw wings stored over ready to eat cooked meat and rice on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated raw wings to an approved location at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Chlorine tested at 0PPM. Manager set up three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia for sanitizing dishes until dish machine can be repaired.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soil.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Located at front line Cook. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most employees are hired for less than 60 days. Some employees, servers and bartenders, were hired from May of 2026.

    Basic4

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee personal beverage stored on table for food runner station.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Located on dry storage shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Located inside the walk-in cooler. Water from condensation dripping from the ceiling.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized6
Clean equipment storage and air drying3
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Handwash sinks and supplies1