Celebration Town Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Celebration Town Tavern has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Celebration average 69, so Celebration Town Tavern is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 expired 11/25. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen and storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line, observed employee filling quarter pan with water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards throughout kitchen and cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and vents at grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Operator brought back to dish area to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack Operator had employee sort dishes and take ones with label debris back to dish pit **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water Operator ran sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with produce stickers still on stored in pan in reach in cooler on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label. Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used cracked lids at the top of salad station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Celebration Town Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Celebration Town Tavern on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Celebration Town Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Celebration Town Tavern.
How does Celebration Town Tavern compare to other restaurants in Celebration?
Celebration Town Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Celebration average of 69.
Has Celebration Town Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Celebration Town Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Celebration Town Tavern 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 Celebration Town Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Celebration Town Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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