LOCAL BREWING COMPANY

Name: LOCAL BREWING COMPANY
Address: 35631 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, US
Rating: 0

35631 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

License #6217008

0 Grade F / 100

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October 29, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

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LOCAL BREWING COMPANY in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 144 total violations — 20 critical, 25 major, 99 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. half and Half (49F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (59F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Squirt bottles soiled
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dish room
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler, on plastic containers
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish machine - under rinse sink, pipe leaking into bucket Faucets will not shut off at 3 compartment sink in bar, plumber has been called
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at wait station - coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); moved to walk in cooler In 2 door reach in cooler at end of cook line by walk in freezer - sliced provolone (59F - Cold Holding) see stop sale unknown if temperatures were taken today. In glass door cooler overnight.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Gasket of 2 door cooler across from fryer Floor fan at server area Shelves in walk in cooler Hand wash sink in bar soiled

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[01B-02-5] 1 Raw chicken breast held at 48F in reach in cooler on cook line. Overnight no prior temperature monitoring done.
[03A-02-5] Raw chicken held at 48F in reach in cooler on cook line.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Handle of microwave broken. Reach in cooler in cookline missing handle.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven door soiled with debris,
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line at soda gun holsters in bar.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cookline inoperable. Hand sink in ware washing area clogged and unable to be used,
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in storage area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in warewashing area in disrepair and soiled
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking from hood filers onto floor of cookline.
[38-02-4] Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Area around hand sink in wait station has broken light.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board Interior of soda nozzle in bar and soda nozzle in waitstation soiled with debris.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks in cookline blocked by trash can and box of single service cups. Operator moved both items.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in waitstation used to store metal items. Operator removed items.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in warewashing area in disrepair and soiled
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with debris.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4.5lbs Chicken and 4.5lbs roast beef placed in cold holding unit at 10am. Measured at 44F to 48F. Operator disposed of items.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs,
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked into kitchen and did not wash hands before placing on gloves,
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed on hairnet then placed on gloves no handwash.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Handle of microwave broken. Reach in cooler in cookline missing handle.
[21-14-4] Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled linens stored on floor of kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board Interior of soda nozzle in bar and soda nozzle in waitstation soiled with debris.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has standing water inside. Operator had plumber drain sink.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line at soda gun holsters in bar.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking from hood filers onto floor of cookline.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in storage area.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed cardboard.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven door soiled with debris,
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pretzels stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved pretzels,
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in drain by walk in cooler. Operator removed obstruction from drain.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging
[38-02-4] Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Area around hand sink in wait station has broken light.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds,
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar unlabeled near cookline.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cookline inoperable. Hand sink in ware washing area clogged and unable to be used,
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and roast beef placed in cold holding unit at 10am. Measured at 44F to 48F. Operator disposed of items.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop spices in dry rub container. Operator removed cup.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate on dish machine heavily worn. Cannot read instructions.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to other dishes. Operator disposed of beverage.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Operator had employee remove watch.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on line no beard guard.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in dry storage area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler missing handle on cook line. Microwave hands broken in two places.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in unisex restroom in speakeasy.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with debris.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on containers in dry storage and ware washing area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage and ware washing area.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink Slow draining on cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to the surface.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor from dish machine.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces unlabeled on cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris, shelves of walk in cooler soiled. Nozzles of soda guns in bar soiled with debris. Interior of nozzles on soda machine in waitstation soiled with debris.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by trash cans. Operator moved trash cans.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to dispense ranch. Operator removed.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in prep area not inverted. Operator inverts buckets.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table In back prep area, open container of ice water on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed both beverages.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter over prep table
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on cook line wearing bracelets, watches, and rings
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under hand wash sink in back prep area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in back prep area of kitchen.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids and containers in prep area. Operator removed lids.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda stored on floor of wait station. Operator moved soda to correct area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in cook line soiled.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand sinks in ware washing area, back prep area. Provided operator with signage.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[29-15-4] Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Water line through ice bin on bar. Operator dumped ice. And moved line.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Handwash sink on cook line, ware washing station, and back prep area leaking when used.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line No wash bucket.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of 6lb black bean Dented can of 6lb chili bean
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched plastic bottle before returning to food prep. No hand wash or change of gloves.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in cold water. Temped at 75F
[01B-12-4] Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Ice bin in bar had waste tube resting in ice. 10lbs
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat in freezer in cook line, operator moved beef to bottom.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna 2lbs. Freezer bag said do not thaw . Operator thawed in bag.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided operator with proper poster.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line are soiled, deli slicer in prep area soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of handwash sink on cook line.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna not identified as raw item on menu.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Operator purchased chemical test kits.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for any employees.
[16-53-4] Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemical solution temped at 97F
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area, and on cook line has water at 75F