Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

CHARANN'S TAVERN

6748 MEMORIAL HWY, Town 'n' Country, FL 33615

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Apr 13, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24508713

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soil. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24508711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24508710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip trays and interior of flattop grill soiled on front line cook. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24508709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to dish machine area and at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24508712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottle with sauces and liquids not label in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 24477692

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front line cook wear new gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with manager, proper hand washing for all employees. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24477684

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shredded cheddar cheese 56°F at 12:35 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cut tomatoes 52°F at 12:35 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cooked onions 52°F at 12:41 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cut lettuce 50°F at 12:41 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Liquid egg whites 59°F at 12:46 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Liquid eggs 55°F at 12:47 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24477691

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar cheese 56° at 12:35 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cut tomatoes 52°F at 12:35 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cooked onions 52°F at 12:41 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Cut lettuce 50°F at 12:41 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Liquid egg whites 59°F at 12:46 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight. Liquid eggs 55°F at 12:47 PM left inside front line reach in cooler overnight Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24477695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soil. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24477694

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee collected water some handwashing sink next to three compartment sink for ice bin. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24477687

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at handwash sink next to front line reach in freezers. Manager provided soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24477697

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked wings. Manager added date to wings at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24477688

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. No original certificate for Jermaine C, expired on 10/11/2025. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24477690

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar area. Manager labeled spray bottle at time of Inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24477696

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24477698

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager provided and posted sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24477686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip trays and interior of flattop grill soiled on front line cook. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24477685

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef thawing out on kitchen counter next to front line cook. Manager relocated beef into walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24477693

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to dish machine area and at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24477689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottle with sauces and liquids not label in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24262427

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.

32-12-6

Detail 24262424

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24262426

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation. Employee removed drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24262421

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working without a beard restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 24262418

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath white refrigerator in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 24262419

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on shelves on cooks line. Chef removed and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24262422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill.

36-27-5

Detail 24262425

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dishwasher.

29-11-4

Detail 24262423

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in pan underneath grill.

02D-01-5

Detail 24262420

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23476447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler under grill - Cold Holding: sliced provolone 48 F, sliced turkey 47 F, raw beef burger 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer, re temp at time of inspection: sliced provolone 38 F, sliced turkey 36 F, raw beef burger 38 F, raw chicken 37 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23476444

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23476446

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at mop sink area. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23476448

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 23476445

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

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23035771

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. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizer was empty, operator replaced with a full container of sanitation solution, ran dish machine again and test 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23035768

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler under grill on cook line: sliced provolone cheese 45 F, raw sliced steak 45 F. Operator placed ice bags on items. Re temped: sliced provolone cheese 41 F, raw sliced steak 39 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23035770

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23035773

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 23035772

Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler and prep table at cook line. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23035769

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at prep table. Removed to proper area. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23035767

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22546808

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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer solution, ran dish machine multiple times, tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22546810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: shredded cheddar 48 F, fresh salsa 48 F. Operator stated that items was stored on prep table for about 30 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22546807

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler and prep table. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22546809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next dish machine blocked by large trash can. Operator relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 22546811

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sinks next to reach-in freezers and dish machine. Operator fixed and working properly. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22546812

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

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22129510

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in top drawer over the raw beef beef meatball in lower drawer cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22129507

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22129511

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can in kitchen. Operator relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22129508

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

22-08-4

Detail 22129509

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave at kitchen.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21720696

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21720698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line. Interior of the small toaster oven soiled with old food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21720693

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink at dish machine area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21720694

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21720699

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onion, cooked chicken wings and various cooked/prepped items in walk-in cooler. Operator starts date marking at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 21720695

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21720697

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the slow cooker soiled with grease.

21-08-4

Detail 21720692

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21275619

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers cooler under griddle on cook line: Cold holding: sliced cheese 45 F, sliced turkey 49 F, sliced raw steak 50 F, raw chicken 49 F. Operator moved items to other reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler, also placed on ice at time of inspection. Re temped: sliced cheese 42F, sliced turkey 43 F, sliced raw steak 41 F, raw chicken 40 F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21275620

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21275625

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, Chili and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 21275618

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21275624

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

14-09-4

Detail 21275617

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

36-24-5

Detail 21275621

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to office.

12B-13-4

Detail 21275622

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk-in cooler. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21275623

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

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21011619

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.

31B-05-4

Detail 21011621

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to reach-in freezers at kitchen. Operator able to fixed and working properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21011622

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Italian wedding soup in walk-in cooler . Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21011620

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 21011624

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee has no hair restraint.

36-24-5

Detail 21011623

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside office.

Sep 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20486984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

Sep 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20484552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked chicken wings 44-46 °F, cheese sauce 44 °F, cooked onion 44 °F, cut tomato 44-45 °F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20484554

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked opinion, cooked chicken wings and various items in walk-in cooler. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20484549

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical storage shelf by the mop sink. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20484553

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20484550

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20484551

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lettuce stored in plastic container on the floor in walk-in cooler. Warning