THE BRASS TAP

Name: THE BRASS TAP
Address: 28010 RACE TRACK RD, BONITA SPRINGS, FL, 34135, US
Rating: 77.6

28010 RACE TRACK RD, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135

License #4607429

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77.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE BRASS TAP in BONITA SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 1 critical, 12 major, 14 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[22-20-5] Mold like substance still observed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above ice machine and back kitchen area.
[08B-47-4] Boxes of Brussels sprouts on ground
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy build up of food debris and grease on cook line.

Warning Issued
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touching lemons for guests drink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface in front of hand sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in beer cooler at bar.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in freezer.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by office.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Unwrapped straws on bar within guests reach.
[03C-89-4] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed cook pulling chicken wings out of oven cooked chicken wings (135F - Cooking). Operator confirmed chicken wings are cooked from raw and are partially cooked. Establishment has no written procedures on file. Provided operator with proper procedures paperwork.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill in kitchen.

Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line. Fan completely iced over. Explained to Operator that proper maintenance of food equipment will help prevent break down.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Recommended using a pump bottle of soap until dispenser can be repaired/replaced.
[36-34-5] Ceiling, upper wall and vent above large ice machine had heavy dust build-up. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler had heavy dust build-up. Explained the importance of keeping these clean in order to prevent environmental contamination of food.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, held as clean on the clean dish shelving in the dish area. Explained proper storage to Manager on Duty.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue plastic ice scoop holster at the server station contained black mold-like substance. Scoop was removed to the dish area. Recommended putting scoop and holster on nightly cleaning list.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: unlabeled spray bottle containing pinkish liquid observed at the server station and one at the bar. Educated Operator that all chemicals must be labeled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large can opener blade had heavy food build-up. This should be kept clean in order to avoid introducing bacteria into cans when opening.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one Manager, two cooks, one bartender and three servers on duty during the visit with no Certified Food Protection Manager on site.

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