Townie Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Townie Tavern, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Palm City sits at 81, putting Townie Tavern on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes sauce. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At kitchen, Servers handling dirty dishes, then grabbing clean plates, single service items without washing hands . Advised operator of proper handwashing.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked pork belly (48F - Cooling); cooked roast beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated items been cooling since previous day over 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, cooked pork belly (48F - Cooling); cooked roast beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated items been cooling since previous day over 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
55
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, mold like substance at interior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, Barria sauce (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated product held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator reheated product to 165F+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects in bar area, on wall. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, mold like substance at interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
70
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At cookline low boy, raw burgers (51F - Cooling) @2:20, since 11:00, 47F@ 3:06. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At cookline low boy, raw burgers (51F - Cooling) @2:20, since 11:00, 47F@ 3:06. See stop sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter(125F - Hot Holding). Per operator product stored 1 hour prior. Operator moved butter to stove to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
64
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over breaded mozzarella not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw ground beef over cooked ribs at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over beef, raw ground beef over raw bacon walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro crema (with buttermilk) (46F - Cold Holding); Alabama sauce (sour cream) (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottles on top portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro crema (with buttermilk) (46F - Cold Holding); Alabama sauce (sour cream) (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottles on top portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Butane fuel over vinegar and bread in prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a Splitter added with hose attached at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Glass cleaner in spray bottle with no label. Advised operator to label bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At tiki bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
26
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over soda boxes at dry storage by beer cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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. Container milk opened on 11/05 not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at 82F by beer cooler and ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone over spices at dry storage- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bbq sauce container at dry storage- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Townie Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Townie Tavern on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Townie Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Townie Tavern.
How does Townie Tavern compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Townie Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Townie Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Townie Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Townie 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.
How often is Townie Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Townie Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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