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OLD TAVERNIER RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate OLD TAVERNIER RESTAURANT in TAVERNIER has 6 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Overseas Highway
Florida, 33070
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935683

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers stored on the floor in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wood shelf's in storage room have food residue and debris on them
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheeee at 47F more than 4 hours overnight in reach in cooler on cookline
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47F over night in reach in overnight
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721206

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Kitchen Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above food prep
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.container in handwas sink

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Cook line Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 90F left overnight on top of pizza oven
  • 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 90F overnight on top of pizza oven
  • 11-26-1: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.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554620

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Covering cooked beef in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554461

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall ac closet wall In disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: - Hole in or other damage to wall ac closet wall In disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: At callback inspection there is no written procedure in place for clean up of bodily fluid events. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: At callback inspection there is no proof of any CFM on site With 4 or employees working The previous food manager is no longer employed at the restaurant. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: at callback inspection there are no signed food employees reporting agreements available for review. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363463

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall ac closet wall In disrepair. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - microwave has accumulation of /food debris. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning