Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian

Last inspected:

930 Village Sq, Sebastian, FL 32958
Overview

Village Tavern of Sebastian has 25 inspections on record dating back to 2017 with 78 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Fire safety violations citing lack of hood suppression systems were documented in 2017 and 2018. Hand washing violations appeared in 3 of the past 4 inspections, including the most recent inspection on January 28, 2026, which identified three separate hand washing violations alongside one intermediate violation. The facility has otherwise maintained consistent compliance, with two inspections in 2025 showing zero violations. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

27Inspections
79Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian: Comparison to Indian River County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg 6.34 violations / inspection 6.34 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Indian River County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Spoke with Lt Duran let know establishment has a home fryer-Lt Duran will get back in touch with operator whether or not he will be able to utilize it - From follow-up inspection 2018-02-26: Fire Marshal didn't come see operator-still has the unit **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Spoke with Lt Duran let know establishment has a home fryer-Lt Duran will get back in touch with operator whether or not he will be able to utilize it
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 5 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V09 No contamination
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian last inspected?
Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian?
The most frequently cited violations at Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian had?
Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian find?
Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian was most recently inspected on August 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian ever been shut down?
No, Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Village Tavern of Sebastian in Sebastian has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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