DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

POE'S TAVERN

Atlantic Boulevard
Florida, 32266
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8996173

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-28-4:High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed lined sheet pans stored on top of garbage can. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager removed and placed in ware washing to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed some required employee training expired.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8767685

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in kitchen soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in reduced oxygen packages in prep area in container of ice . Thawed Grouper was not removed from reduced oxygen packages.See stop sale. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen in reduced oxygen packages in prep area in container of ice . Thawed Grouper was not removed from reduced oxygen packages.See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chili (46F-49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated both pans of chili was placed in cooler yesterday and has not been removed from walk in cooler. See status sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chili (46F-49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated both pans of chili was placed in cooler yesterday and has not been removed from walk in cooler. See status sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep area soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672305

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment does have 3 compartment sink set up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed still the same at callback. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager stated the company came out to fix ad will call them back out. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586232

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager stated the food distributor sent them wrong tuna , and they will not use and are sending back.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed employee drinks and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over ware washing area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment does have 3 compartment sink set up. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370162

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents dusty throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour mix stored on floor of bar cooler. Manager placed sour mixture on dungeon rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans dusty in walk in meat slicer /produce cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled . Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager removed can opener and placed in ware washing area. Manager stated establishment will close for 2 days for deep cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot of water stored in Hand sink at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site