REDS TAVERN
8725 SW US HWY 27 · FORT WHITE · Columbia County · FL 32038
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can pizza sauce, 1 can mushrooms, 1 can tomato sauce.
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. Live rodent ran from shelf behind box of seasoning and box of pasta to behind non-working walk-in freezer in kitchen.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw London broil meat in plastic container over cooked brisket meat. Moved London broil. Shell eggs over cheeses in home style reach-in cooler drawer. Moved cheeses. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At least 10 dry crumbly rodent droppings on ground under shelf in dry storage by kitchen. Two soft rodent droppings on lowest shelf with plates. At least 40 dull hard rodent droppings on lowest of shelf with plates. At least 30 dry crumbly rodent droppings on lowest shelf with plates. At least 10 soft moist rodent droppings and 20 hard dull rodent droppings in box of season on shelf next to plates. At least 5 moist rodent droppings at 10 hard dull rodent droppings in box of pasta. At least 5 dry crumbly rodent droppings on shelf with canned good. At least 15 dry crumbly rodent droppings on third shelf with pasta sauce. 5 dry crumbly rodent droppings behind small pizza oven across from unused walk-in cooler. 3 dull crumbly rodent droppings on support for handwash sink in kitchen. 20 dry crumbly rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in cooler in kitchen. At least 5 dry crumbly rodent droppings on baseboard and floor to right of table with microwave. At least five dry crumbly rodent droppings under/behind trash can in expo/server area on opposite side of wall for dry good shelves. At least 5 hard dull rodent droppings and 20 dry crumbly droppings on floor under/ around coffee table. 1 moist rodent dropping on floor, at least 20 dull rodent droppings, and at least 20 crumbly rodent droppings under restaurant side bar. At least 30 rodent droppings of unknown age under buffet in lobby. 7 dry crumbly rodent droppings under small chest in lobby. 1 dry crumbly dropping on ground behind bowling machine in large bar room. 5 dry crumbly rodent droppings on towel behind bottle cooler in large bar. At least 20 dry crumbly rodent droppings on floor behind beer chiller in large bar. Began cleaning process. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Saw dust present in gap behind chest in lobby.
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Chew marks on 1 bag of seasoning on shelf with rodent droppings.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese from unknown date, but less than 7 days.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and expo handwash sinks missing towels. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo handwash sink missing soap. Added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave two signs. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under/behind chest in lobby. Swept up. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under exit door in room to left of entrance to kitchen.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Gap in wall around plumbing under prep sink in kitchen. Gap at bottom right of air conditioner in kitchen area. Base board behind short chest in lobby approximately 12 feet from small stair.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:23 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.