Bloomingdale, Hillsborough County

THREE BULLS TAVERN & BREWERY

4330 BELL SHOALS RD, Bloomingdale, FL 33596

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
Bloomingdale
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 24475351

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24475358

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24475356

Basic - 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. Cubed raw tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler. Operator removed from package into bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24475357

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at drink station.

08B-38-4

Detail 24475355

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar container stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24475352

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator replaced scoop, placed in container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24475354

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on work top freezer at cookline.

02D-01-5

Detail 24475353

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 24055695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 24055694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Operator stated local residents are dumping and leaving garbage on the ground around the dumpster. Time Extended

Sep 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 24050606

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 0ppm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24050607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding ; Cooked Chicken Wings (50F); Raw Chicken (50F); Raw Beef (50F); Raw Lobster (50F) Operator moved items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24050603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored on prep table. Sanitizer spray stored on beer cooler sliding door. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24050612

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24050608

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24050610

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2 spray bottles with blue liquid observed without labels. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24050600

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24050604

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked chicken in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator replaced with scoop with handle.. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24050598

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24050611

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24050602

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24050601

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under water heater. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24050599

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on floor in prep area. Multiple containers of prepared food on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 24050609

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24050605

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on walls surrounding ice machine. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24050613

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23777143

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23777142

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. Certificates available were all expired Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23777140

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. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23777141

Intermediate - Plan configuration different than what was approved by plan review in 2019. Observed Garage door by front entrance with no air curtain. Opening to server area and kitchen can be closed in between service. Door not on plan layout. Bar configuration different than approved layout. Hand sink added to entrance to bar, three compartment sink moved to middle of long side of bar. Dish machine added to bar. Hand sink in corner where three compartment sink used to be. Distillary: Hand sink rep moved and three compartment labeled on plan is actually a 2 compartment sink. Server area soda station with ice bin on adjacent wall moved. Hand sink removed and replaced by prep table with tea brewing station. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

16-37-1

Detail 23461241

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

41-17-4

Detail 23461243

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled on shelf under prep table on cookline

22-20-5

Detail 23461234

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine on service line

14-01-5

Detail 23461235

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal scoop with no handle in bulk flour

14-11-5

Detail 23461238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Avantico reachin freezer

08B-47-4

Detail 23461239

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area

14-69-4

Detail 23461240

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside chest freezer on service line adjacent to ice machine

25-05-4

Detail 23461237

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of dinner napkins stored on floor under expo window on service line

06-01-5

Detail 23461242

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and pork thawing in prep sink in back kitchen Employee placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23461236

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label on shelf on service line

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22796444

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored On prep table

31A-01-4

Detail 22796443

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Filling water pitcher

12B-07-4

Detail 22796445

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22483412

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid

12B-07-4

Detail 22483414

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 22483411

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone

21-04-4

Detail 22483415

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

21-12-4

Detail 22483413

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22048056

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22048055

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink in back prep area blocked by a pan of chicken

50-09-4

Detail 22048054

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22048053

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22048058

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of flour stored on the floor in the prep area

31B-04-4

Detail 22048057

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at all restrooms

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

29-37-4

Detail 21247299

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang spray hose Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21247302

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles of Sanitizer stored on shelf with clean dishes Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21247297

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage

10-08-5

Detail 21247301

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine Corrected-observed employee remove handle from ice Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21247298

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk-in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 21247300

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed bulk salt not labeled at drink service station Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 20955701

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang spray hose Corrected On-Site

11-01-5

Detail 20955702

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

41-17-4

Detail 20955698

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled at time observed employee label Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20955700

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-47-4

Detail 20955699

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cookline

25-05-4

Detail 20955703

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor on service line

02D-01-5

Detail 20955704

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline under grill top Observed bulk flour not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 20375747

High Priority - 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 bartender squeezing limes in bar area with no gloves Corrective action-inspector explained the importance of hand washing and glove use on ready to foods , inspector observed employee wash hands and place gloves on Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20375743

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen near mop sink blocked by push cart Corrected-observed employee remove cart Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20375745

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue sanitizer stored at mop sink not labeled Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20375744

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 stored near dry storage Not secured Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20375748

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed no employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20375741

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bar area

36-27-5

Detail 20375746

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build on hood system

02D-01-5

Detail 20375742

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled in prep area Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site