How many restaurants are in Tavernier?

Tavernier, Florida has 31 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tavernier?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Tavernier is 95.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Tavernier this year?

1 food establishments in Tavernier have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Tavernier?

The most frequently cited violations in Tavernier are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tavernier?

Dairy Queen has the most locations in Tavernier with 1 establishments.

How does Tavernier compare to the Florida state average?

Tavernier has a pass rate of 95.5%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tavernier?

Food establishments in Tavernier have an average of 12.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Tavernier been assessed?

Food establishments in Tavernier have been assessed $3,260 in fines across 10 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $326 and the largest single fine was $700.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Tavernier restaurants?

2 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Tavernier. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tavernier inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Tavernier, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 12 inspections on record.

Tavernier — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Tavernier Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Tavernier, Florida has 31 food establishments with 400 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 95.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Habanos on the Creek in Tavernier on April 16, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

31Facilities

400Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

95.5%Pass Rate

5.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Habanos on the Creek	33	303	1
Craig's Restaurant	33	260	0
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant	20	241	0
J Dao Sushi Thai	24	221	0
Dillon's Pub & Grill	26	216	0

Tavernier Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tavernier 95.5% Pass Rate 95.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Tavernier 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tavernier 3.23 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.23

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Tavernier Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 12	Cafe Moka	8 (3 high)	Warning Issued
May 12	Lagoon Cafe	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tavernier Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	3,966
31	Clean multi-use utensils	3,231
03	Employee health reporting	2,633
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,426
29	Proper sewage disposal	2,416

Tavernier Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

10Actions on Record

$3,260Total Fines

$326Avg Fine

$700Largest Fine

7Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 16, 2026	Habanos on the Creek	$400	1--2025074037

Tavernier Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations

2Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	1
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1

Tavernier Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Tavernier has 10 FDACS-regulated facilities with 12 inspections on record.

10Retail Facilities

12FDACS Inspections

Tavernier FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	2
3-307.11	Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not	1
4-101.19	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food	1
7-102.11	Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not	1

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Tavernier Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574

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Tavernier: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dairy Queen	1	157
McDonalds	1	40
Dunkin	1	84
Dominos	1	64

Tavernier Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tavernier?: Tavernier, Florida has 31 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tavernier?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Tavernier is 95.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Tavernier this year?: 1 food establishments in Tavernier have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Tavernier?: The most frequently cited violations in Tavernier are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tavernier?: Dairy Queen has the most locations in Tavernier with 1 establishments.
How does Tavernier compare to the Florida state average?: Tavernier has a pass rate of 95.5%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tavernier?: Food establishments in Tavernier have an average of 12.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tavernier been assessed?: Food establishments in Tavernier have been assessed $3,260 in fines across 10 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $326 and the largest single fine was $700.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tavernier restaurants?: 2 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Tavernier. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tavernier inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Tavernier, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 12 inspections on record.

Tavernier Restaurants & Food Establishments (31)

Pinfish Entertainment

91214 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier

3 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Crooked Palm Cabana

90184 OVERSEAS HWY UNIT 100, Tavernier

5 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Payfair Food Store FDACS Retail

90164 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Almeida 44 Gas INC FDACS Retail

91860 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Calypsos M&d FDACS Retail

91940 Overseas Hwy Frnt 3, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice

Owner: Blond Giraffe Key West INC Date of Visit March 27, 2024 FDACS Retail

Address: $2220 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Inspected By. KEVIN WORSTER

Healthy D'lites FDACS Retail

88980 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Vw Winn Dixie 0328 FDACS Retail

92100 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Islamorada Lobster Company FDACS Retail

90775 OLD HIGHWAY Unit 5, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Sunrise Supermaket & Restaurant INC FDACS Retail

91875 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Circle K # 2382 FDACS Retail

92720 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS