ED'S TAVERN SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT
9588 BUFFALO RD · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 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 raw shell eggs stored above sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee corrected storage. Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer bottle stored next to buffalo sauce on dry storage shelf. Manager removed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 500+ppm on prep table. Manager corrected sanitizer bucket and obtained sanitizer reading of 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna served at establishment and consumer advisory on menu but no indicator displayed next to menu item. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled on shelf in dish washing area. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.