Tampa, Hillsborough County

GREEN BENCH BREWING TAPROOM

200 NORTH TAMPA STREET, Tampa, FL 33602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 3, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24484548

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Foods held over night no temperature takenReach in cooler cut tomatoes 52F cut leafy greens 52F mozzarella cheese 50F American cheese 52F cheddar cheese 52F provolone 55F cut turkey 52F cut ham 52F roast beef 52F raw beef 48F cook noodles 48F

03A-02-5

Detail 24484547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Foods held over night no temperature takenReach in cooler cut tomatoes 52F cut leafy greens 52F mozzarella cheese 50F American cheese 52F cheddar cheese 52F provolone 55F cut turkey 52F cut ham 52F roast beef 52F raw beef 48F cook noodles 48F cut lettuce 51F. Reach in cooler next to main cooler lower door chicken wings 45F

53B-13-5

Detail 24484546

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 employees observed one employee training

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24172347

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored inside hand washing sink front service area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24172349

Intermediate - 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. Missing for 2 employees and 1 observed was expired 8-22-25 Florida Restaurant lodging association Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24172348

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados over sauerkraut reach in cooler in storage area manager removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23726869

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

11-26-1

Detail 23726866

Intermediate - 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. Observed 2 employees

53B-13-5

Detail 23726868

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 5 employees

10-08-5

Detail 23726867

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 23044792

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk expired on 08/02/2024 in refrigerator in back kitchen area. Manager discarded milk. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23044794

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked turkey 57F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23044789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked turkey 57F.

03F-02-5

Detail 23044787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time has no time stamp on cooks line.

02C-03-5

Detail 23044790

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opens and held longer then 24 hours in refrigeration in back kitchen area has no date markings.

05-08-4

Detail 23044788

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator a thermometer.

21-04-4

Detail 23044791

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board.

42-01-4

Detail 23044793

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket with water in back kitchen area.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 22696715

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment.

22-08-4

Detail 22696716

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22430385

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled operator labeled it Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22430384

Basic - Accumulation of calcium in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has some calcium build up on the inside of the bin

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22000212

Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator

11-26-1

Detail 22000210

Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 22000211

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled

08B-47-4

Detail 22000213

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pack of meat on floor, moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21519879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards

27-16-4

Detail 21519882

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temped 87 F, at bar. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21519881

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket.

06-01-5

Detail 21519880

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp room temp. Put into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 21105529

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched glasses and did not wash hands and put new gloves on. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

31A-11-4

Detail 21105531

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up bucket with water in hand washing sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 21105530

Intermediate - 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. Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 21105528

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21105527

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 97 f at bar area. Warning

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 20828227

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flies on wall by beer taps Observed 5 live flies on walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Observed 7 live flies. Employee eradicated 4 Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Observed 1 live fly on ceiling tile and 1 on chip box. Manager eradicated the one on box Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 20828225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 20828228

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20828226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 20824743

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flies on wall by beer taps Observed 5 live flies on walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Observed 7 live flies. Employee eradicated 4 Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-05-4

Detail 20824741

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Observed 1 live roach under hand sink. Employee eradicated Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 20824742

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20824739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 20824744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20824745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20824740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20820958

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flies on wall by beer taps Observed 5 live flies on walk in cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20820959

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under hand sink Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20820963

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Currently no manager working. Only servers and one cook working. Person in charge is Hope, and her job tile is bartender/server. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20820961

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20820964

Intermediate - 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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20820962

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20820957

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20820960

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink Warning