Tavern N Town

3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tavern N Town has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tavern N Town's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

03G-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

01B-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the waitress station. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw Lamb, raw chicken, raw fish without HACCP plan approved.

03G-54-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavern N Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavern N Town on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavern N Town?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tavern N Town.

How does Tavern N Town compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Tavern N Town most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Tavern N Town's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tavern N Town have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tavern N Town 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 Tavern N Town inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tavern N Town is inspected around two times per year on average.

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