CELEBRATION TOWN TAVERN
721 FRONT ST, Celebration FL 34747 · (407)566-2526
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dishwasher area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 expired 11/25.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle hanging from shelf kitchen next to spices and above ready to eat potatoes. Operator removed spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer in kitchen back of blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At outside ice machine. Per plans submitted and approved 3/3/20.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 expired 11/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield of ice machine in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf next to single use items on cooks line. Operator removed bag.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line, operator removed tongs
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic soufflé cups on cook line not inverted, operator inverted items.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen and storage area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line, observed employee filling quarter pan with water
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards throughout kitchen and cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of server station
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and vents at grill
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6 lbs can of cream corn dented at top seal of can.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen and storage area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line, observed employee filling quarter pan with water
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On brunch menu and in table booklets, for poached eggs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards throughout kitchen and cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cup on clean shelf at dish machine area, operator moved items to employee area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of server station
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and vents at grill
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Operator brought back to dish area to be cleaned
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline Operator removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack Operator had employee sort dishes and take ones with label debris back to dish pit
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water Operator ran sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with produce stickers still on stored in pan in reach in cooler on cookline Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline make table Operator removed
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used cracked lids at the top of salad station. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label. Operator label it.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cookline maketable, provided operator with form and helped fill out
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, pinesol per operator. At cookline expo, hand sanitizer per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer station freezer cracked
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handles
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dishwasher area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line green board Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green cutting board Operator removed
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple chairs in back dumpster area
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