Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns

Last inspected:

2220 Cr 210 W #314, St. Johns, FL 32259
Overview

TAPS BAR & GRILL in St. Johns has accumulated 303 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once in July 2023 for temperature violations. The restaurant has faced repeated administrative complaints since 2022, with high-priority violations cited in 9 of the last 14 inspections. Top recurring violations involve employee health reporting, ventilation, and sewage disposal.

Most recent closure: July 20, 2023 for temperature violations (storage).

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
303Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns
DateReasonReopened
Temperature violations (storage) 10:11:00

Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2023052991 $600.00 Jul 20, 2023 Fort Lauderdale

Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V04 Ill employee working
V06 Handwashing facilities
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections47 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 8 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 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

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns last inspected?
Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns last shut down?
Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns was last shut down on July 20, 2023 for temperature violations (storage). This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns?
The most frequently cited violations at Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns had?
Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns find?
Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns ever been shut down?
Yes, Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns been fined?
Taps Bar & Grill in St. Johns has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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