The Argonaut Bar and Lounge

122 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Argonaut Bar and Lounge three times, with records going back to 2023. On May 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Among Tavares restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaners hanging hanging on mixer rack at front bar.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - vantco glass cooler
22-16-4
64
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace of black substance in tray
22-20-5
95
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Argonaut Bar and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Argonaut Bar and Lounge on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Argonaut Bar and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

The Argonaut Bar and Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tavares average of 65.

Has The Argonaut Bar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Argonaut Bar and Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Argonaut Bar and Lounge 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 The Argonaut Bar and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Argonaut Bar and Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.