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TAVERN N TOWN

3841 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.6100

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats240
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428059
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018048631Sep 5, 2018Oct 19, 2018$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of chili sauce by Sysco with dent. Observed 4 cans of bush's baked beans with rust. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over black beans in upstairs walk in. Operator corrected order during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing on menu made with egg, not marked. Operator corrected during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs, and smoked salmon on menu not marked. Operator marked items during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4
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 George and Soledad with expired certificates; 04/6/26.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
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Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
High priority/03G-04-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
High priority/01B-13-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the waitress station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw Lamb, raw chicken, raw fish without HACCP plan approved.
Basic/03G-54-1
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 2, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar area.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp stored under raw meat
High priority/08A-05-6
Self-service breakfast bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
High priority/08B-01-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upstairs kitchen, handwash sink blocked by cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4

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.