Delaney's Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Delaney's Tavern has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Roasted garlic on site on 6/24.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw fish in stand up 2 door freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line chop herbs containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato jam, provolone cheese, cooked mushrooms, diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola , house made Cesar dressing, house made pimiento cheese, Gorgonzola crumbles, Muenster cheese, feta, Alfredo sauce, cooked chicken, cut cabbage slaw, mozzarella fresh balls containers, caramelized onions, Asiago cream, cooked Brussels sprouts, Mariana sauce All products in cooler over night and items between 45-51f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato jam, provolone cheese, cooked mushrooms, diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola , house made Cesar dressing, house made pimiento cheese, Gorgonzola crumbles, Muenster cheese, feta, Alfredo sauce, cooked chicken, cut cabbage slaw, mozzarella fresh balls containers, caramelized onions, Asiago cream, cooked Brussels sprouts, Mariana sauce All products in cooler over night and items between 45-51f **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Roasted garlic on site on 6/24. Rice cooked on 6/30/24 not cooled to 41f by 6 hours, cooling over night
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice from 6/30/24 in stand up cooler at 47f. Per chef product was in cooler over night since cooling
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Slicer **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For breakfast menu for under cooked eggs served Manager corrected menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling in ware wash area
36-34-5
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Menu items has Fresh Diver Scallops, product being used is canned Black Diamond Scallops Manager changed menus to Pan roasted scallops **Corrected On-Site**
52-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer at cook line for crab cakes
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cook line in water at 78f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in pastry area **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms. Cook cutting unwashed mushrooms. Corrective action taken to wash all whole and cut mushrooms **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
16
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
27
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef short ribs in cooler over night cooling at 77f
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster and raw beef over fires and flat bread in stand up 2 door freezer in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef short ribs in cooler over night cooling at 77f
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife sharpening tool/stone in basin of hand sink in dessert prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall from plumbing repair at mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in ware wash area has a dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ware wash area
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in chefs flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and chefs flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up and debris in ice cream cooler at cook line
14-69-4
41
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By ware wash area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops in bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels
01C-06-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towels in salad mix **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice build in ice cream freezer at cookline
22-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delaney's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delaney's Tavern on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delaney's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delaney's Tavern.
How does Delaney's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Delaney's Tavern most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Delaney's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delaney's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delaney's Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Delaney's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delaney's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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