WILD TURKEY TAVERN
2751 US 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 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 crab over ready to eat bacon in the inside walk in cooler and raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in the outside walk in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cheese sauce (100F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the pot it was in on high to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner bottle stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used to dispense sauce on the cook line. Operator replaced it with a scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in the walk in cooler and on food prep areas throughout the establishment.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their pretzel oven with black build up and food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.