Tomahawk Tavern

2535 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Tomahawk Tavern appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.

“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 85, putting Tomahawk Tavern squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing on cookline.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup in it.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in middle of cookline.
29-49-6
86
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. #1; lettuce 50F, cheese, chicken 46F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat onions. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1; lettuce 50F, cheese, chicken 46F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sinks at bar and in kitchen no hot water.
27-16-4
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. Cream not date. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by equipment.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black/mold like substance on side of interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean dishes on floor in kitchen next to dish rack.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar; soda box on floor. Person in charge moved soda. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front at bar not working., no hot water. Sink in kitchen is not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored face down in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak over hush puppies in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved steak to bottom of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 102F. Person in charge discarded fries. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; herbed butter 77F. Out For 4+ hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 77F. Fries slacking at room temperature. In silver cooler in dish room; cut lettuce 53F, cooked asparagus 52F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Macaroni drained in dirty dish rack. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Establishment placed cooked macaroni in dirty dish rack to drain. **Warning**
08B-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 Flies in bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees on duty and no food manager on site. Manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles have been poorly painted and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries slacking next to fry station. No longer frozen.
06-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda in bag on floor at bar. Person in charge picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on silver reach in cooler in dish room do not seal. Gaskets are loose. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease. Gaskets on drawers are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet clothes under cutting boards. Person in charge removed clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
20
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tomahawk Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tomahawk Tavern on file is from Mar 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tomahawk Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tomahawk Tavern.

How does Tomahawk Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bunnell?

Tomahawk Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bunnell average of 85.

Has Tomahawk Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tomahawk Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tomahawk 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.