POE'S TAVERN
363 ATLANTIC BLVD #1, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.241.7637
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 63 Rodent droppings. 50 Rodent droppings in chemical/ Hot water closet. 17 Rodent droppings in employee break area. 6 Rodent droppings under equipment at entrance of kitchen.
May 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 63 Rodent droppings. 50 Rodent droppings in chemical/ Hot water closet. 17 Rodent droppings in employee break area. 6 Rodent droppings under equipment at entrance of kitchen.
May 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 63 Rodent droppings. 50 Rodent droppings in chemical/ Hot water closet. 17 Rodent droppings in employee break area. 6 Rodent droppings under equipment at entrance of kitchen.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 63 Rodent droppings. 50 Rodent droppings in chemical/ Hot water closet. 17 Rodent droppings in employee break area. 6 Rodent droppings under equipment at entrance of kitchen.
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb in middle of kitchen without back flow device. Manager placed back flow on hose Bibb.Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area soiled with food debris. Manager had employee start cleaning during inspection. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on rack above clean dry containers. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean dry rack dishes wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and air dry properly.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed vape device stored of drying rack in ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 2 Flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. 1 flying insect near prep area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device. Observed threaded hose Bibb on wall located in the middle of kitchen without back flow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Manager placed soda gun holders in ware washing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some air vents soiled in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed lined sheet pans stored on top of garbage can. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager removed and placed in ware washing to be cleaned.
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. Observed some required employee training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in reduced oxygen packages in prep area in container of ice. Thawed Grouper was not removed from reduced oxygen packages.See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chili (46F-49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated both pans of chili was placed in cooler yesterday and has not been removed from walk in cooler. See status sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chili (46F-49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated both pans of chili was placed in cooler yesterday and has not been removed from walk in cooler. See status sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in kitchen soiled throughout kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in reduced oxygen packages in prep area in container of ice. Thawed Grouper was not removed from reduced oxygen packages.See stop sale.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in walk in cooler.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment does have 3 compartment sink set up.
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment does have 3 compartment sink set up.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager stated the food distributor sent them wrong tuna, and they will not use and are sending back.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed employee drinks and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager removed can opener and placed in ware washing area. Manager stated establishment will close for 2 days for deep cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot of water stored in Hand sink at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents dusty throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour mix stored on floor of bar cooler. Manager placed sour mixture on dungeon rack.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at entrance of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans dusty in walk in meat slicer /produce cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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