TAVERN N TOWN
3841 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.6100
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018048631 | Sep 5, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the waitress station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp stored under raw meat
Self-service breakfast bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upstairs kitchen, handwash sink blocked by cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.