THE TAVERN
3000 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw beef stroud over containers of diced veggies. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a sliding door cooler and the Cut cantaloupe (50F – Cold Holding); Colelsaw (50F – Cold Holding); Blue cheese olives (72F – Cold Holding); Butter chips (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the products had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed the products in working coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes improperly stored above food in their server cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the cook line fryers with grease and food debris buildup. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and coffee filters improperly protected in the kitchen. Operator disposed of the to go boxes of their own volition and placed the filters in a bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the fan covers in the walk in cooler and sliding door cooler across the cook line with dust and black buildup. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.