Tavern in Longboat Key
Last inspected:
3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228This Longboat Key tavern with 450 seats has accumulated 174 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, hand washing and food contact surface violations in 6 inspections each, shell stock handling violations in 5 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 4 inspections. Management awareness and consumer advisory violations also recurred across multiple years. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On September 22, 2025, an inspector issued a warning after documenting 30 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. A follow-up inspection on September 30, 2025 identified three additional high-priority employee health policy violations, with a call back extension granted pending compliance. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 found no violations and resulted in call back compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tavern in Longboat Key: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Tavern in Longboat Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Tavern in Longboat Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tavern in Longboat Key last inspected?
- Tavern in Longboat Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tavern in Longboat Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tavern in Longboat Key are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Tavern in Longboat Key had?
- Tavern in Longboat Key has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tavern in Longboat Key find?
- Tavern in Longboat Key was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tavern in Longboat Key ever been shut down?
- No, Tavern in Longboat Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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).
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