DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TOWNIE TAVERN

2277 SE MARTIN HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849013

  • 03D-02-5: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.
  • 01B-36-5: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-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes sauce. See stop sale.
  • 12A-02-4: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.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756343

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879838

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879367

  • 22-20-5: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**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733320

  • 22-20-5: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
  • 35A-02-6: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
  • 03B-01-6: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

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354846

  • 01B-02-5: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
  • 03D-06-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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**

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584969

  • 08A-02-6: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-05-6: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-20-5: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
  • 01B-02-5: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.
  • 03A-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**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Butane fuel over vinegar and bread in prep area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4: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.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At tiki bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Glass cleaner in spray bottle with no label. Advised operator to label bottle.