POE'S TAVERN

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in hot water/ chemical room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Not observed at callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Not observed at callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed 1 flying insect near prep area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed 2 flying insects in chemical room. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb in middle of kitchen without back flow device. Manager placed back flow on hose Bibb.Repeat Violation** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area soiled with food debris. Manager had employee start cleaning during inspection. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on rack above clean dry containers. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean dry rack dishes wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and air dry properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed vape device stored of drying rack in ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 2 Flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. 1 flying insect near prep area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device. Observed threaded hose Bibb on wall located in the middle of kitchen without back flow device.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Manager placed soda gun holders in ware washing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some air vents soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.

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

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

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.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty. Repeat Violation

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep area soiled.

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

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

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in walk in cooler.

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans dusty in walk in meat slicer /produce cooler.

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.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near hand wash sink near Manager office. Also, observed one flying insect in prep area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to condiments in cabinet at service stand in dining are? Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store. Also, spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to single service wrapped napkins near restroom area. Operator removed spray bottle of window cleaner to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line and front service line soiled/stained. Also, portable cutting boards on cook line and in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener in prep area soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator stated towel dispenser recently fell off wall. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer next to cook line in disrepair

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters above grill on cook line soiled. Operator stated they are scheduled for cleaning next week Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna thawing in preparation area 67F Operator moved to walk in cooler.

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. Tuna steaks thawing/thawed in reduced oxygen state with labeling on packaging that states to remove from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. Discussed

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand wash sink on end of cook line and cold water could not be supplied during inspection. Oper stated a plumber had recently looked at it.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Drinking straws on bar not individually wrapped. Bartender moved to secure location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of beans in prep area near meat walk in cooler. Chef moved dented can to do not use shelf.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook pulling his pants while wearing gloves and then handling cleaned equipment. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie patties (39-49°F); American cheese (52°F) in main flip top cooler on cook line near walk in cooler. Food stacked to high. Chef stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours. Chef placed bags of ice over food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (111-113°F) in steam well next to grill on cook line. Chef stated queso was reheated at 11:30am, chef reheated queso to 174°F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cuttings boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable 2. Soda gun holster soiled in the right side of the bar.

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Multiple chipped and cracked pans in use in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper light installed over cases of potatoes and cleaned pans near meat walk in cooler. Manager removed pans and food from underneath the light. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulbs not covered above cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled with buildup of grease.