Desperados Saloon

223 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Desperados Saloon has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Tavares sits at 65, putting Desperados Saloon on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - sandwich press - white cutting board at sandwich station **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door-
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior air fryer
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
74
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on sandwich
22-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of toaster oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All Microwave in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich station
05-09-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desperados Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desperados Saloon on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desperados Saloon?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Desperados Saloon.

How does Desperados Saloon compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Desperados Saloon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 65.

Has Desperados Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desperados Saloon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desperados Saloon 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 Desperados Saloon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desperados Saloon is inspected around two times per year on average.