How many health inspections has MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM had?

MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM ever been shut down?

No, MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM?

The most frequently cited violations at MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM

707 HARBOUR POST DR, Tampa, FL 33602

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MWBCPK, LLC · License: SEA3915443

MOTORWORKS BREWING TAPROOM in Tampa, FL has 24 inspections on record with 226 total violations (9.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of May 1, 2025

Inspection History (24)

May 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Nov 12, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V22 Consumer advisory

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V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V11 Food in good condition

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V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

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