Celebration, Osceola County

CELEBRATION TOWN TAVERN

721 FRONT ST, Celebration, FL 34747

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2026
City
Celebration
County
Osceola
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 24431784

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 9 expired 11/25. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24431785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24431786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 24410762

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle hanging from shelf kitchen next to spices and above ready to eat potatoes. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24410755

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer in kitchen back of blade soiled with food debris.

31A-04-4

Detail 24410756

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At outside ice machine. Per plans submitted and approved 3/3/20. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24410763

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. 9 expired 11/25.

22-20-5

Detail 24410758

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield of ice machine in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 24410757

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf next to single use items on cooks line. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24410760

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line, operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24410761

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24410759

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24410754

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic soufflé cups on cook line not inverted, operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24269712

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen and storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24269709

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line, observed employee filling quarter pan with water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24269710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards throughout kitchen and cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24269713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24269711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24269714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and vents at grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24127800

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6 lbs can of cream corn dented at top seal of can. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24127798

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen and storage area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24127799

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line, observed employee filling quarter pan with water Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24127801

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On brunch menu and in table booklets, for poached eggs. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24127794

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards throughout kitchen and cooks line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24127793

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cup on clean shelf at dish machine area, operator moved items to employee area Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24127797

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door of server station Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24127795

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24127796

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and vents at grill Warning

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23702462

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Operator brought back to dish area to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23702464

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23702465

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23702461

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack Operator had employee sort dishes and take ones with label debris back to dish pit Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 23702466

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water Operator ran sink Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23702463

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with produce stickers still on stored in pan in reach in cooler on cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23702460

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline make table Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23421175

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23421174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23421172

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23421173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23419566

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23419572

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of salad station feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). cheeder cheese (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23419574

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.

14-38-4

Detail 23419569

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used cracked lids at the top of salad station. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23419571

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23419570

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 23419573

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

22-16-4

Detail 23419567

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.

02D-01-5

Detail 23419568

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label. Operator label it . Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-03-4

Detail 22783227

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22783225

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cookline maketable , provided operator with form and helped fill out Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22783228

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, pinesol per operator. At cookline expo, hand sanitizer per operator.

14-11-5

Detail 22783224

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer station freezer cracked

10-20-4

Detail 22783226

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handles Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22214615

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dishwasher area

14-09-4

Detail 22214614

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line green board Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22214618

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22214616

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green cutting board Operator removed Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 22214617

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple chairs in back dumpster area

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22070575

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand mixer dirty

50-09-4

Detail 22070578

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out current one Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22070573

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

10-20-4

Detail 22070576

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on door handles on fryer

23-03-4

Detail 22070574

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets torn and dirty on salad station reach in

14-12-4

Detail 22070577

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Burnt spatulas in dish area

02D-01-5

Detail 22070572

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in shaker on cook line Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 22070571

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Overcharged next to fryer station

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

35A-06-4

Detail 21704368

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead roach in trap above cook line Operator threw away Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21704366

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained up Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21704365

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On grill station Operator threw away Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21704364

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad reach in door handle broken

33-11-4

Detail 21704363

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

08B-17-4

Detail 21704367

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado stored with rte salad bar foods Advised operator to remove stickers and wash avocados before using Corrective Action Taken

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-13-4

Detail 20960439

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Manager coached Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 20950733

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Manager coached Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 20950732

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the reach in cooler at salad station in house made Buffalo lobster dip (50F - Cold Holding). From overnight. Observed at Grill salad prep and reach in cooler unit; cooked lobster meat (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding) all from overnight Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20950736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler at salad station in house made Buffalo lobster dip (50F - Cold Holding). From overnight. Observed at Grill salad prep and reach in cooler unit; cooked lobster meat (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding). All from overnight. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20950731

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone in food prep area. Manager had employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20950734

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 20950735

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line. Manager corrected Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 20570580

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insect in waitstaff area by soda machine. Observed 3 flying insects at inside bar area at wine bottles at end of bar.

08A-13-5

Detail 20570578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over coleslaw in reach in cooler at cook line. Raw hamburger over fish on front grill line Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20570585

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves.

29-34-4

Detail 20570579

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

02C-02-5

Detail 20570584

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in house made tarter sauce in outside reach in cooler no date mark. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20570583

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice scoop holder at wait station. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20570577

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

24-08-4

Detail 20570576

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at outside bar

08B-47-4

Detail 20570582

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer

38-07-4

Detail 20570581

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20570575

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20570586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn at reach in freezer at fry station.

21-44-1

Detail 20570574

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site