Sabal Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Sabal Tavern has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Sabal Tavern was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Compared to the broader St. Cloud restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle on cookline Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher not reaching 160F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Dish machine did not reach 160F on callback inspection **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle on cookline Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle at bar with no label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
78
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cooked pastas. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New cook and young lady at expediting area without proof. Evon and Cody.
53B-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. No cold water at hand wash sink at front counter. Water temped at 126° with no cold. **Corrected On-Site**
29-07-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Red Bull at prep area.
12B-02-4
61
Jul 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
29-34-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabal Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabal Tavern on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Sabal Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Sabal Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Sabal Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabal Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabal Tavern 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 Sabal Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabal Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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