Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ED'S TAVERN SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT

9588 BUFFALO RD · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3746050
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784552
DBPR license5106161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority41-27-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.