Ed's Tavern

1305 108 St E, Bradenton, FL 34212

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Ed's Tavern, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer reading 500+ ppm. Manager emptied and refilled wiping cloth sanitizer with new reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink next to cook line blocked by garbage can. Manager relocated garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored next to food on shelf in dry storage.

40-06-5

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of air freshener stored next to bottles of liquor in the liquor storage area. Manager removed the air freshener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on the cook line blocked by a garbage can. Manager removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the waiting station area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board heavily grooved. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one c02 tank not secured, manager secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food prep employee with no hair restraint. Employee put restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed pliers and screwdrivers on food prep table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ed's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ed's Tavern on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ed's Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ed's Tavern.

How does Ed's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Ed's Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Ed's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ed's Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ed's 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 Ed's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ed's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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