The Tavern

119 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Tavern. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Tavern is from Mar 12, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Sanford restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 to operator **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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 form to operator **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in kitchen/bar

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

11-27-4

11-26-1

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. Open cream and chicken broth **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light buildup

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tavern on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Tavern.

How does The Tavern compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

The Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has The Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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Score: 90 — Low Risk

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