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ED'S TAVERN SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT

9588 BUFFALO RD, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941-529-0528

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 2 visits since November 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats179
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106161
Grade history
NOV 25
AUG 26
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee corrected storage. Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee corrected storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer bottle stored next to buffalo sauce on dry storage shelf. Manager removed sanitizer.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 500+ppm on prep table. Manager corrected sanitizer bucket and obtained sanitizer reading of 200ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna served at establishment and consumer advisory on menu but no indicator displayed next to menu item.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled on shelf in dish washing area. Manager labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Manager removed scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.