City Hall Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at City Hall Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tavernier sits at 71, putting City Hall Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Guerrmo Gerardo **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: no up to date food handler training for Guerrmo or Geraldo at callback inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120F Water for utensils was put over flame to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Utensil Water @ 110F waters was put on flat top to reheat **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
86
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Guerrmo Gerardo **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120F Water for utensils was put over flame to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken Thawing in triple without running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
61
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (42F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44*F - Cold Holding); chic peas (44F - Cold Holding); ; Poultry (48*F - Cold Holding) The RIC lids were closed to help cool down items in the top of counters Ice was added to chicken and fish in reaching cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding Cooked chicken @90F
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 119F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy cooler gadgets are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service white plastic forks knives and spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (84*F - Hot Holding); Poultry (81*F - Hot Holding); cooked and sitting on top steam warmer in containers
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom used by employees.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meatball thawing in sink 40 F
06-01-5
67
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200ppm chlorine diluted to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish , tuna , bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles , plastic forks , at wait station not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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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 ppm chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken 100F chicken was put on top of warming unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.I in stand up reach in unit . Raw shrimp over produce.
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (47F - Cooling); chic peas (44*F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (45*F)thermostat was turned to colder temperature in unit. Poultry (47*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45*F - Cold Holding); pasta (47*F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed a electric oven outside of the kitchen , under cover used for cooking pork roast.
08B-32-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2door reach in cooler is not working . All food has been relocated to a working unit .
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Hall Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Hall Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Hall Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Hall Cafe.
How does City Hall Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?
City Hall Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavernier average of 71.
Has City Hall Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Hall Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Hall Cafe 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 City Hall Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Hall Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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