Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DAVENPORT'S ALE HOUSE

1260 POSNER BLVD · DAVENPORT · Polk County · FL 33837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 24, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3188361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7926088
DBPR license6308234

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 24, 2022
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in dry storage underneath shelving **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boar by expo window stained Build up of mold like substance in ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed 2 hand sinks removed at bar area by door that leads to outside bar. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 6 employees working **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area. Observed added food dry storage area next to walk in cooler with no ceiling. Log No. HQ-19-1506, 6) ALL FLOORS, WALL, COVE BASE, AND CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, AND WARE WASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2022 **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under ice well at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn on cook line units **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris under ware washing equipment, coolers and equipment on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-62-4

Basic – Multiple Lights not functioning in dish area and by ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from expo window **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing pieces of wall in ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in kitchen by soda bibbs not labeled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.