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VICTORY TAVERN

36221 E LAKE RD S, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 7277544764

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217963
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm behind the bar and in the kitchen both were repaired during inspection.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses and cell phone on prep table. Operator removed items from prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Bottles labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by several blue buckets. Discussed the importance of of keeping hand wash sinks unblocked at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor of beer cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed the reasons why tongs can not be stored on oven door handles.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Sanitizer empty, operator replaced chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used no handle to scoop food.
Basic/14-01-5
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Basic/36-17-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Oil, water on cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 17, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler rack.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer container is empty. Operator replaced container. Re check reading 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine in bar area.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in container on bottom shelf of prep table is not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Dec 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressings in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine under lip of door.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in flour used for portioning, 2 bins.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under raw chicken in walk in cooler against cove tile.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.