Taps & Corks
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Taps & Corks has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Davenport restaurant, which scores around 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed on non food storage shelf, employee removed pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel wool in hand sink in kitchen, employee removed wool from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box soda mix on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door to patio, and front glass door entrance.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area near corner ice machine.
36-73-4
67
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager present with manager certification. Observed for Maria C, Dave J. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back door on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage wood shelf not sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
82
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed limes being stored in soda machine ice box. Server removed limes and drained ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed limes being stored in soda machine ice box. Server removed limes and drained ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef/pork/ chicken stored over ready to eat food. Asked cook to rearrange reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed operator documentation, operator printed documents and put in handbook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all time. Observed a sanitation bucket in handwashing sink. Cook removed sanitation bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager present with manager certification. Observed for Maria C, Dave J. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Bartender replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator documentation, operator printed documents and had staff sign agreements. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Server informed it was sanitizer, employee properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange grime on shield in first ice machine in bar area. Bartender cleaned the ice machine shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. Observed 1 dead fly in unused ice box in bar area. Bartender cleaned out dead fly and sanitized ice box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back door on the floor. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Cook removed tongs and placed in proper container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage wood shelf not sealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair restraint. Asked employee if they had a hair net or a hat, employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tanks in bar area. Manager informed us that those tanks are not in use and is going to discard them. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups in flour/ fry batter. Manager removed cups from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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Jun 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taps & Corks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taps & Corks on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taps & Corks?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taps & Corks.
How does Taps & Corks compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
Taps & Corks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.
Has Taps & Corks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taps & Corks have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taps & Corks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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