Brennan's Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
58
Score
Brennan's Tavern appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment operating without a license” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Holiday restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operating business to public without DBPR issued business license **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. establishment has been remodeled without submitting plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened bag shredded cheese mix no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler . **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled and grease buildup **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Oct 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Unable to issue license due to plan review changes not approved.must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Plan review needed to issue license. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. bar not being smooth and easily cleanable and protected above food preparation and three compartment sink. Four compartment sink in the bar is used as a hand washing sink with a plastic divider clipped onto the sink. Manager stated they are ordering a plastic divider. New plans are missing reach in cooler in the back storage area and dry storage shelf's are missing with can goods. There is a door across from bar leading to outside that has soda boxes in storage. New plans were submitted 8-7-2024 but don't match what is being seen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Plan review not submitted for areas needing to be corrected from initial inspection.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Feb 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee removed from prep table. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: walk in cooler cook chili 44 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee mens and woman's hand washing sink tested at 72 f ran over 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reach in cooler next to three compartment sink by cooks line. On plan file 336652 on 7/9/21 show a warmer instead of a reach in cooler. Ice machine out side by mop sink is not listed. Hand washing sink in bar is a 4 compartment sink with no divider for protection. The ceiling under the bar is not smooth and easily cleaned it's opened with raptor units for Air conditioning exposed underneath the ice machine bar service. Outdoors is a storage area that was locked and unable to view and a shed room fully enclosed with single service items and equipment and chemicals stored shed was wooden inside. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator to post employee posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by dry storage shelf **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce tomato's over bread ready to eat employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
39
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped nose no hand wash before touching clean equipment. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: There are no employees working at this time to observe this violation. **Time Extended**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cook line, prep areas and storage areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage room no cove molding. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
55
Dec 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored on sealed pickle bucket. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold held above the rim of the make table well. Operator moved the tomatoes to a well.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed pans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced turkey, operator was able to determine prep date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brennan's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brennan's Tavern on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brennan's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating without a license” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brennan's Tavern.
How does Brennan's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Holiday?
Brennan's Tavern most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Holiday average of 77.
Has Brennan's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brennan's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brennan's Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brennan's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brennan's Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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