Canoe Creek Sports Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Canoe Creek Sports Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical St. Cloud restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
47
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 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 hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dish machine at bar is temperature machine
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers that flours are stored in on cooks line
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Swai thawing in standing water at prep area.Operator turned on cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by ice machine
29-11-4
50
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef patties 53F and sliced cheese 57F.Per operator it was put in the reach in cooler from walk in cooler less than an hour ago. Advised operator to move to a colder reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line:1 across from fryers another next to flat top grill
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large screwdriver in hand washing sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and to go boxes at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build around door frame
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside bar.Emailed operator hand wash sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Onion rings in reach in freezer on cooks line have no lids
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 parts per million x 2. Bar tender primed, now 50-100 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and green sheath holder heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machines.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SHANNON AND JILL IN KITCHEN-both new.!
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty apron wadded and on top of clean dishes by ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler in wait station with broken gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler in banquets room.
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink by ice machines heavily soiled. Push cart in kitchen heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outdoor bar. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to scoop cheese fries onion rings **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in make table
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry make table
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and mahi in reach in cooler educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade lightly soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Seared tuna. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at prep sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current but not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees outer wear, glasses and cell phone on prep table.
40-01-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed prior to prepping.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in prep cooler with stickers still in tact.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food prep sink area wall.
36-27-5
50
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.300-400.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in Waite station in poor repair. Breading station,
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in service area soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacados, in prep station
08B-17-4
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Changed chemicals and tried several more times. Appears to be sanitizing okay at this time. Advised service.
22-49-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garbage bag used in bulk container of flour, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings were cooled overnight but only made it to chicken wings 45-48f cooled over night. 40 lbs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 45-48f cooled over night. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in cooler on cookline unwashed.
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets have been ordered and will be replaced when received-per kitchen manager.
14-11-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canoe Creek Sports Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canoe Creek Sports Tavern on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canoe Creek Sports Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Canoe Creek Sports Tavern.
How does Canoe Creek Sports Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Canoe Creek Sports Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Canoe Creek Sports Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Canoe Creek Sports Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Canoe Creek Sports 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 Canoe Creek Sports Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canoe Creek Sports Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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