DESPERADOS SALOON
223 E MAIN ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-508-9895
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Orange all purpose cleaner stored on shelf next to seasonings and zip lock bags. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil in dry storage. 2 cases of water on floor. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen Upright reach in cooler gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler interior. Upright white reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on prep table. Spoon on prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to prep table in the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - sandwich press - white cutting board at sandwich station
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door-
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior air fryer
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.