VICTORY TAVERN
36221 E LAKE RD S, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 7277544764
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed the reasons why tongs can not be stored on oven door handles.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Sanitizer empty, operator replaced chlorine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used no handle to scoop food.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressings in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine under lip of door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in flour used for portioning, 2 bins.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under raw chicken in walk in cooler against cove tile.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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