Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park
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2751 Us 27 S, Avon Park, FL 33825Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park has been cited for 131 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.95 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent and serious: proper hand washing and arm washing was cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirements in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage in at least 4 inspections, employee health violations in at least 3 inspections, and food contact surface sanitation in at least 5 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic management issues with food handling practices, chemical safety, and potentially employee health reporting. The facility has not faced formal disciplinary action. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority citations for hand washing, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and shell stock requirements, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park last inspected?
- Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park had?
- Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park find?
- Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park ever been shut down?
- No, Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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