Evies Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Evies Tavern 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Evies Tavern was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Evies Tavern's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of tomatoes and 1 can of olives stored on the dry storage rack in the kitchen dented at the seams. Manager set the items aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to the dishwasher area used as dump sink. Manager removed the strainer and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing waster in the reach in beer/wine cooler in the bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/2/25 Container of house made marinara sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line with a date mark of 8/11/25. Chef discarded the items.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packaged raw ground beef stored in a bus tub with Ready to eat deli turkey and ham in the walk in cooler. No visible cross contamination accrued. Chef removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/2/25 Container of house made marinara sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line with a date mark of 8/11/25. Chef discarded the items.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the back of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf on the cook line next to food. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Employee removed the bottles of cleaning fluid. **Corrected On-Site**
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 the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Hummus (56F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (57F - Cold Holding) employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Hummus (56F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (57F - Cold Holding) employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drains in the bar area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 1 day. Employee removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
35
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled across from the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain covers missing. In the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Manager removed the drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer reach in cooler in the bar area.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
70
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain covers missing. In the bar area below the ice bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evies Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evies Tavern on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evies Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Evies Tavern.
How does Evies Tavern compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Evies Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Evies Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Evies Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Evies 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 Evies Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evies Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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