Ed's Tavern Sports Bar and Restaurant
9588 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106161
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs stored above sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee corrected storage. Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chemical sanitizer bottle stored next to buffalo sauce on dry storage shelf. Manager removed sanitizer.
Fixed on the spot
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 500+ppm on prep table. Manager corrected sanitizer bucket and obtained sanitizer reading of 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed seared tuna served at establishment and consumer advisory on menu but no indicator displayed next to menu item.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled on shelf in dish washing area. Manager labeled bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Manager removed scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.