TAVERN
3000 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-387-1643
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the 2nd walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler racks on cook line with rust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in on the cook line. Operator was in the process of having water cleaned up?
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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 dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen with black mold like substance. Observed ice chute in employees dining room with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine. Observed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator replaced thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler racks on cook line with rust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in on the cook line. Operator was in the process of having water cleaned up?
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed the quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and poached eggs on menu with without an identifier.
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed weevils in flour bin and in bread crumb bin in dry storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Operator voluntarily discarded rice as a precaution.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and poached eggs on menu with without an identifier.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator replaced paper towels.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area under ice bin and next to glass washing machine. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on server line next to bus tub of food. Operator removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of shrimp on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved shrimp to shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between the dish table and wall in dish machine area. Operator removed knives for cleaning, sanitizing and to be stored properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler across from flat top. Operator replaced thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer head with dried food particles. Operator had employee clean mixer head.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Container of sanitizer was empty, employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over bread in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the salmon.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink in the bar area. Cher removed the strainer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of preparation tables in the middle section of the kitchen rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and under the compressor in the walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed the towels.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in coolers on the cook line and wait station area. Chef removed the drinks.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs at 45F and feta cheese at 45F. Operator stated the flip top had been open during lunch. Operator iced products to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless cleaner on shelf in food prep area next to clean bowls. Operator removed cleaner.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in bar area paper towels not dispensing properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 drinks on back food prep table. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees back pack on shelf in food prep area next to clean dishes and seasonings. Employee removed back pack.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed food prep tables in food prep area with rusted lower shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels underneath cutting boards on cooks line. Educated operator on the use of wet towels undercutting boards. Operator removed towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispensing in employees lounge with visible soil and black mold like substance behind soda heads.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line across from burners.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat cheese in the cook line central reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the 2nd walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed unmarked cheese olives on the bar line. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 5 minutes. Operator time marked it accordingly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing area hand wash sink used to fill a sanitizer bucket. Operator instructed the employee on where to properly fill buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar or left side cook line hand wash sinks. Operator put more paper towels there.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 4 ceiling vents above the left side walk in cooler entrance with dust build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black build up on the can opener holder.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a cook line sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator replaced it with a 100ppm quaternary bucket.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed their face around the mouth area then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler #2. Chef placed the chicken below the beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment has 30 employees 7 have copies of food handlers training certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in the middle reach in cooler on the cook line rusted.
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