Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tavares restaurant scores 66. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freeezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler by cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, cabbage and lemons over lemonade and cooked rice in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in in the kitchen soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
70
Mar 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on sandwich station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Stainless steel scrubber stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -broken sandwich station. -Door handles on Fresh food cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floor tiles at back door entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - dry storage area and cooler room area.
36-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Avantco oven in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning over 3 compartment sink.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. True Reach in cooler in cooler area.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silver ware stored on rack across from compartment sink handle side up.
24-18-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Broken equipment and unused items stored outside back area.
33-30-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
39
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in kitchen area.
22-02-4
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. 2 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open can drink stored on prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door handle on glass door cooler in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Underneath cooking equipment. -storage areas in back
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on prep table
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - exterior of freezer in back area.
23-03-4
52
May 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom and backdoor.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Box of Togo containers **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk flour and sugar in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cooling units
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 59f. Over 4 hours. Cut tomato 52f, Cheese 52f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 59f. Over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -In dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at handsink. -Handsink drain.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill.
How does Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buster Tubbs Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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