Brewers’ Law 101: Florida Health Department Approval
Generally, to pass your health inspection, you need the following:
- 3-compartment sink with hot and cold water
- “Quat” sanitizer and test strips
- Hand wash sink with hot and cold water
- Running hot water in bar area and restroom(s)
- Restroom signage
- Cooler/refrigerator
- Glassware cleaning system (e.g. dishwasher or combination drip tray and glass rinser)
- Cleaning supplies
At the inspection, have your 2COP license application and premises diagram with you. The inspector must sign Section 5 of the ABT’s Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License for the retail license (1COP, 2COP, or 4COP). By signing, the health inspector is confirming that your taproom or tasting room complies with the requirements of the Florida Sanitary Code.