The Tavern Bar & Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited The Tavern Bar & Tacos 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which The Tavern Bar & Tacos' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, pork, 130F in steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165f for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler by prep table in corner
29-49-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light under hood
36-62-4
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf Under toaster oven - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad, pico, pinto beans, pork chicken; (46F-52F) cold holding in reach in cooler. Overnight per operator. Operator removed to be discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta salad, pico, pinto beans, pork chicken; (46F-52F) cold holding in reach in cooler. Overnight per operator. Operator removed to be discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on soiled shelf under toaster oven. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead Roach in beer cooler at bar. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf Under toaster oven
23-03-4
61
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in corner: ; cut tomatoes , beans, pita salad, pasta salad, guac with cut tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding). Overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler in corner: ; cut tomatoes , beans, pita salad, pasta salad, guac with cut tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding). Overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep person preparing wrap with bare hands. Operator did immediately put in gloves
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic Container and Scrubbies in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left bathroom
32-04-4
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork and beef 47 less than 4 hours per operator. Operator put in freezer for temp recovery
03A-02-5
86
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 50F-54F in cooler over night per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50F-54F in cooler over night per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Monday per operator not date marked
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop diced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table with clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chips on floor in entry way of kitchen
08B-38-4
52
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
47
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tavern Bar & Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tavern Bar & Tacos on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tavern Bar & Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Tavern Bar & Tacos.
How does The Tavern Bar & Tacos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Tavern Bar & Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Tavern Bar & Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tavern Bar & Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Tavern Bar & Tacos 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 Tavern Bar & Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tavern Bar & Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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