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TAVERN ON THE BAY

489 BAYFRONT PL · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34102

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3564125
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10701382
DBPR license2102668

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands and rewash the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and its holder in the kitchen and the two soda guns at the bar with debris build up. Operator cleaned these surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed their menu serving raw tuna under a consumer advisory without identifying the tuna as raw. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling tile in the back waiter area with black build up. Operator stated they were in the process of replacing it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on the floor for eh dry storage area. Operator placed them off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust build up. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer bucket stored on the floor for the kitchen. Operator placed it off the ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.