Key West, Monroe County

TAVERN N TOWN

3841 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24616272

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of chili sauce by Sysco with dent. Observed 4 cans of bush's baked beans with rust. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24616267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over black beans in upstairs walk in. Operator corrected order during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-04-5

Detail 24616266

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing on menu made with egg, not marked. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24616271

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs, and smoked salmon on menu not marked. Operator marked items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24616270

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.

53B-14-5

Detail 24616269

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 George and Soledad with expired certificates; 04/6/26.

08B-38-4

Detail 24616268

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 24616273

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 24616110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24616109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03G-04-5

Detail 23932385

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

01B-13-4

Detail 23932380

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon and Grouper in walk in cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

16-21-4

Detail 23932382

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23932381

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the waitress station. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23932383

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

03G-54-1

Detail 23932384

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw Lamb, raw chicken, raw fish without HACCP plan approved.

42-01-4

Detail 23932386

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 23677733

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23677735

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23677736

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23677734

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23588459

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp stored under raw meat

08B-01-4

Detail 23588458

High Priority - Self-service breakfast bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

31A-09-4

Detail 23588456

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upstairs kitchen , handwash sink blocked by cart .

31B-02-4

Detail 23588455

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23588457

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22827511

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

16-21-4

Detail 22827512

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-05-4

Detail 21739758

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

36-34-5

Detail 21739759

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

08B-38-4

Detail 21739760

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 21090293

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21090295

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02A-01-4

Detail 21090290

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer to chef, and display on the counter. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21090289

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad station.

14-69-4

Detail 21090292

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front area line cooler with ice buildup l

23-03-4

Detail 21090294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

36-27-5

Detail 21090291

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the three compartment sink.

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 20403460

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink locate the to slicer equipment.

05-08-4

Detail 20403459

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-14-5

Detail 20403457

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. Employees name Cristina, Jonathan.

36-32-5

Detail 20403458

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above the dishwasher machine.

21-08-4

Detail 20403456

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside quaternary sanitation at 0 ppm. Operator set up the sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site