Tap 42 Davie
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Tap 42 Davie 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tap 42 Davie's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain line with less than a 1 inch air gap in the triple sink. Operator cut drain line to make an air gap of at least 1 inch. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat vegetables in the lowboy in the prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with tuna in the salad flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed cook handling trash can then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment with out washing hands. Employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burrata (52-55F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (44F - Cold Holding) American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Items removed from walk-in and placed on line.per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator voluntary discarded. Observed at pantry station corn (53F - Cold Holding); cut cucumbers (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); edamame (53F - Cold Holding); cut mango (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator voluntary discarded items removed from walk-in cooler to station not prep or portion today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spay bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped ice in hand washing sink at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in sushi rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dishwasher area Operated separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of orange juice on the floor in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with brown rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
47
Jul 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. grilled corn (51F - Cooling) per employee stored overnight, See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. grilled corn (51F - Cooling) per employee stored overnight, employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of guacamole dip and container of shredded cheese in pantry flip top, closed to exit door to dining room, where dirty plates are passed by. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken to p,aced on grill, after grabbed two to go containers and placed burger buns, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -one Flying insects, landing on dirty dishes cart, in dish ware room. -one flying insect around mop sink, outside of kitchen area. -3 flying insects around bar area, not food contact Re-checked area, after one hour, not flying activity. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -Sautéed station-; fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked basmati portioned rice (61F); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (51F - Cold Holding);cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). -Lower cooler-fry station-; molded sushi rice (45-51-F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held on units overnight. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -Sautéed station-; fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked basmati portioned rice (61F); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (51F - Cold Holding);cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). -Lower cooler-fry station-; molded sushi rice (45-51-F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Per employee food held on units overnight, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquified butter; (70F- Hot Holding), per employee prep 45 minutes ago, observed container on side of grill, employee reheated on stove to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed grilled corns prep today placed hot in shallow containers , employee moved to thinners containers to facilitate rapid cooling. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink next to ice machine soiled with food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food on floor of prep,area, employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Three Handles touching sugar, rice and flour, employee removed from the 3 containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metallic food containers stacked wet, cleaning equipment storage rack in dish ware area. **Warning**
24-08-4
17
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Obsessed ribs (71-80F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator cooling since 9:00am. Operator placed rib on sheet pans and placed in cooler to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm operator primed rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook face/hair and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
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. Observed cook handling cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone than preparing dressing without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burrata cheese (47-51F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (45-47F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. Observed at fry station chicken strips (44F - Cold Holding); calamari (50F - Cold Holding); milk batter (67F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator voluntary discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator bulletin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken stock chicken 50F in deep covered 5 gallon bucket. Per operator cooling since 8:30 am . Operator placed chicken stock in shallow pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.in prep area by garbage can employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf in preparation area employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with peas, quinoa on cook line operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
22
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at salad station with mold build up. Observed can opener blade with food residue build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Cutting board **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice cream freezer located beside salad station with mold build up on gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tap 42 Davie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tap 42 Davie on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tap 42 Davie?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tap 42 Davie.
How does Tap 42 Davie compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Tap 42 Davie most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Tap 42 Davie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tap 42 Davie have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tap 42 Davie 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 Tap 42 Davie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tap 42 Davie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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