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TAPS & CORKS

125 W BAY ST · DAVENPORT · Polk County · FL 33837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3726039
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764532
DBPR license6309012

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority03G-05-5

High Priority – Fish using a reduced oxygen method label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. 3 ROP salmon completely thawed, when label stated to keep frozen until time of use. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 25 raw burgers, turned grey indicating spoilage.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects on and around prep sink in kitchen.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat rice, and pasta.

#13High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw burgers marked 7/16 and 7/12, exceeds 7 day mark. Cooked chicken in beer cooler prepared 7/21. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercial ROP salmon still in bags thawed, temping at 47F. Raw burgers held at 50F, cooked chicken held at 47F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by apron. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked by can opener and cutting board. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification. Dev Jassal Chris K.

#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Employees on site only hired for 30 days no proof of any training.

#18Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving burgers and steak to order no consumer advisory posted. Printed and had management post. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bar, on lid.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On dry ware washing rack plastic container wet nesting.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on upright two door cooler and make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fry baskets on right hand dry storage shelf stored upright not protected.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler make table.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On bar area triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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