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COMFORT INN & SUITES - TAVARES

1380 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · 3529880356

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508244
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022033328Apr 20, 2022Aug 4, 2022$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at buffet area.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets.operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at buffet line. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water mark on ceiling tile in the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On the side in the kitchen in front of the upright cooler.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Precooked sausage opened prior day.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - pocket book stored with food in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - case of Rice Krispies
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -folded eggs
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket stored on shelf with food in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Glass door cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in back kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.