TOM'S TAVERN

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cutting raw chicken wore new gloves to prepare food without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands when changing tasks. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored over raw frozen fried. Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen cooked potato skins inside front line Reach in freezer. Employee relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Employee relocated raw chicken to bottom shelf during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting board soiled. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located inside kitchen and at bar area. Employee provided paper towel to all sinks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at bar area hand washing sink. Sink is out of commission with drain pipe disconnected. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 CO tank not secured, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages on dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Employee discarded bottled water and relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 bag of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 boxes of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to office. 2 containers of frying oil and half a bag of panko crumbs stored on floor inside storage shed. Employee relocated all food off floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located on front line. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen potstickers not covered inside front line Reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed iceberg lettuce stored over Ready to eat pretzels, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Unwashed lemons and oranges stored over Ready to eat bread, pickled hot peppers, sauces, salsa in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all unwashed items to bottom shelf during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles on front line with sauces not labeled. Employee added labels to all squeeze bottles during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area Employee handwash sink used to air dry bar top spill mats. Employee removed mats during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks next to kitchen entrance not secured. Employee secured tanks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen cooked potatoes, jalapeño poppers, dumplings, and cheese sticks in front line Reach in freezer not covered. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas McNeil 9/30/2019

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose and nozzle stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled at time of inspection

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss provolone 52 f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f . Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cold holding reach in cooler raw beef 44 f employee placed in walk in cooler. Main reach in cooler.Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss cheese 49 f provolone 49f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f ** Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Hot sauce in box out back employee removed from outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and than placed gloves on to make food order. No hand washing discussed with employe the importance of hand washing. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat and began working with ready to eat food and clean equipment. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning

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. Missing for 4 employees Warning

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. Printed for manager and some employees to sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table Warning

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pepperoni held over night no temperatures taken reach in cooler on cooks line temperature at 56 f All foods held over night walk in cooler air unit frozen over Ambient temperature walk in cooler 51 f Cold holding: walk in cooler American yellow cheese 49 f 3 lbs. sour cream 50 f 1lbs . queso cheese 50f .50 milk 50 f 1 gallon cheddar jack cheese blend 50 f 3 lbs blue cheese crumbles 4 lbs 50 f Swiss cheese 50 f 3 lbs provolone cheese 50 f 2lbs raw bacon 53 f 15 lbs raw beef 49 f 7 lbs raw chicken 49 f 25 lbs Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler: prep table mozzarella cheese 47 f pepperoni 56 f was stopped salted. Marinara sauce 47 f Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp marinara sauce 43 f mozzarella cheese 43 f. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pepperoni held over night no temperatures taken reach in cooler on cooks line temperature at 56 f All foods held over night walk in cooler air unit frozen over Ambient temperature walk in cooler 51 f Cold holding: walk in cooler American yellow cheese 49 f 3 lbs. sour cream 50 f 1lbs . queso cheese 50f .50 milk 50 f 1 gallon cheddar jack cheese blend 50 f 3 lbs blue cheese crumbles 4 lbs 50 f Swiss cheese 50 f 3 lbs provolone cheese 50 f 2lbs raw bacon 53 f 15 lbs raw beef 49 f 7 lbs raw chicken 49 f 25 lbs Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Provided by email Warning

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. Provided by email. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 83 f ran over two minutes. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep table. Warning

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cuban egg rolls 0.75 weight. Operator removed and trashed. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheese 47 f cheese 47 f cheese 44 f cook mushrooms 48 reach in cooler main prep top table. Operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp mushrooms 43 f others stayed at 44 f Walk in cooler: cheese 47 f raw beef 47 f queso 47 f sour cream 47 f raw chicken 47 f raw beef 47 f operator stated door has been open due to employees operator began placing ice on All foods walk in cooler ambient temperature 43 f Warning

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Alcohol beverages on floor in boxes in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in hand washing sink. Thawing. Operator removed and put running water. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee work with raw beef and only changed gloves no hand washing. Inspector went over the importance of hand washing. Observed employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manufacture requires 60 sec. observed employee soak dish in sanitization chemical less than 5 secs. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in back kitchen. Discussed fly issue with supervisor Ashley V. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs next to lettuce in walk in cooler bottom shelf. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghost chili peppers 1lb at 72 °F, Held out of temperature over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghost chili peppers 1lb at 72 °F, Held out of temperature over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on cooks line. Warning

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area observed employee re stock paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed out side of back door. And observed in kitchen by walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor in walk in cooler cooler. Observed cases of sodas and oil on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed reach in freezer gasket. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed out side the walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Warning