Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa

Last inspected:

2330 Success Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
Overview

Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa is a 40-seat permanent food service establishment that has undergone 11 inspections on record between 2022 and January 2025, with 29 total violations documented. The facility averaged 2.6 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Recent inspections in October 2025 found minimal violations—a preoperational inspection with zero violations on October 27 and a sanitation inspection with one violation on October 21. The most recent inspection on January 14 was a preoperational inspection that resulted in one violation related to permit fee payment processing requirements. No emergency closures or disciplinary actions are on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
32Violations
0Closures
3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 2.7 violations / inspection 2.7 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.77 violations / inspection 4.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 3 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . ASHTON JASON, PERSON IN CGARGE FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MIKE BISHOP, OWNER RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

92 Packaged foods not labeled as required in the Code of Federal Regulations. 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, 9 CFR 381.Repeat
The labels do not include the address of the business or have the web address of the business on the cans. COS. A temporary sticker with this information was able to be applied to the cans during the inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

91 The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing/processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.Repeat
The firm has not registered with the Food and Drug Administration as a qualified food facility. Information on registering was provided.

Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa last inspected?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa?
The most frequently cited violations at Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa are: Consumer advisory, Premises clean, Adequate lighting.
How many health inspections has Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa had?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa find?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa ever been shut down?
No, Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
When was Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa last inspected?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 27, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa had?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa find?
Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 27, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory in Odessa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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