THE TAVERN
3000 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs at 45F and feta cheese at 45F. Operator stated the flip top had been open during lunch. Operator iced products to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless cleaner on shelf in food prep area next to clean bowls. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in bar area paper towels not dispensing properly.
Basic 9
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 drinks on back food prep table. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees back pack on shelf in food prep area next to clean dishes and seasonings. Employee removed back pack. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed food prep tables in food prep area with rusted lower shelves.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels underneath cutting boards on cooks line. Educated operator on the use of wet towels undercutting boards. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispensing in employees lounge with visible soil and black mold like substance behind soda heads.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line across from burners.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.