WILD TURKEY TAVERN
2751 US 27 S, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.452.5284
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fried cheese sticks in the walk in cooler date marked 8/7/26, operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves in between food preparation without washing hands, explained importance of hand washing in between changing gloves, cooked washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fried cheese sticks in the walk in cooler date marked 8/7/26, operator voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 2 milks opened in walk in cooler and not date marked, per operator milk was opened Sunday.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in kitchen.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of flour in kitchen.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over sliced potatoes in the walk in cooler outside, employee moved steak to different shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned and sanitized.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted on bottom side and back.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open can drink next to food in the walk in cooler, employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelve in the kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease build up.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook change gloves with no handwashing in between cooking steak and making other orders in the food preparation area. Operator educated cook on importance of handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer has food debris on the blade in the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a chemical in it without a label on the three compartment sink in front area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on a shelf in the kitchen with coffee on it, operator moved.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table grooved in the front area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster in the back on the bottom rusted.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in the reach in cooler in the front counter area next to the ice bins.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on the walk in cooler soiled and observed hoods with grease build up.
May 14, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and mount soiled and rusty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters greasy and the wall behind it grease buildup.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab over ready to eat bacon in the inside walk in cooler and raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in the outside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cheese sauce (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the pot it was in on high to reheat it.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner bottle stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used to dispense sauce on the cook line. Operator replaced it with a scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in the walk in cooler and on food prep areas throughout the establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their pretzel oven with black build up and food debris.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server scrape dirty dishes then touch POS machine then handle credit cards then pick up clean plates and serve customers without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown slime inside soda gun nozzle.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no easily accessible handsink for servers. Servers not washing hands between cleaning dirty dishes and touching clean equipment or before touching plated foods to take to customers. Operator advised employees to wash hands after touching dirty dishes or other unsanitary actions and will look into adding a sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared mani on menu not identified as undercooked.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Filled above edge so lid will not close.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at top and bottom of outside walk-in cooler door.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. And on top of grease dumpster.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed whole mushrooms portioned and bagged not washed. Observed black debris on mushrooms in portion bags stored at walk-in cooler.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ed wings cooked the day before found at wings (51F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Ambient air of cooler at.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed tuna offered seared only not fully cooked to 145F and no parasite distraction proof available. Tuna packaging marked as Ahi Tuna no specific spices named. Establishment may not offer fish undercooked unless able to verify parasite destruction. Or proof exempt from parasite destruction. Operator agrees to only sell fish fully cooked until proof is available.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. wings (51F - Cooling); sour cream 100ea (49F); butter 20ea (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing house made 12ea (49F); sauerkraut 1qt (50F - Cold Holding); house pico 1gal (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage 1qt (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed indoor walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 48F observed food temperatures at); sour cream 100ea (49F); butter 20ea (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing house made 12ea (49F); sauerkraut 1qt (50F - Cold Holding); house pico 1gal (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage 1qt (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
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. Cook made 2 hours ago labeled with time made.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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