North Port, Sarasota County

FLORIDA TAPHOUSE / OZY'S TAVERN

12168 MERCADO DR, North Port, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 16, 2026
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24626239

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at back room of kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 24626238

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups used as no handle scoops in make table refrigerator in kitchen.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24616958

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat gyro meat on the cook line. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 24616960

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand sink. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24616959

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24616961

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of sauerkraut stored on the floor to eh walk in cooler. Operator placed it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24616957

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the bar hand sink. Operator placed a temporary one there. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 24419992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 50F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 44F, but is not currently in use and is under repair. Time Extended

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24416463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef in reach-in cooler draws over ready to eat gyro meat. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24416465

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items keep on counter for use at cooks line: shredded mozzarella (72F - Cold Holding); dice onions (74F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (74F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); cut greens (73F - Cold Holding); feta (74F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (75F- Cold Holding). Observed the following items in reach-in cooler draws at cooks line. beef short rib (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (59F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); burger patty balls (49F - Cold Holding); America cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); grilled pineapple (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F). Operator did not know how long food had been out of temporary. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24416466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items keep on counter for use at cooks line: shredded mozzarella (72F - Cold Holding); dice onions (74F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (74F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); cut greens (73F - Cold Holding); feta (74F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (75F- Cold Holding). Observed the following items in reach-in cooler draws at cooks line. beef short rib (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (59F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); burger patty balls (49F - Cold Holding); America cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); grilled pineapple (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F). Operator did not know how long food had been out of temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24416467

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on rack at bar over clean pitchers . Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 24416469

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Madison Pratt in charge at time of inspection. Does not have certification of manager training. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24416468

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning

41-04-4

Detail 24416462

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed raw ground chemical Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24416464

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle soufflé cups used as scoops in dice tomatoes, onions and shredded cheese at make table cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24416470

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24416461

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler draws at grill area not holding temperature, ambient temperature at 50F Warning

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23672922

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef patties raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over portion cups of sauces. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

16-59-1

Detail 23672923

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent.

Dec 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-05-4

Detail 23433333

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.