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Solid Health Score
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FRIENDLY TAVERN in REDINGTON SHORES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-13-5] In-use ice scoop and bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on prep coolers Soda gun holsters soiled at bar kissing
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters next to coffee machine not protected
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Clogged drain in kitchen hand sink
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans stored on shelf above prep cooler
- [35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies in glue strip hanging from ceiling in rear storage room, staff discarded
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- [08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in freezer not secured when not in use
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (65F - Cold Holding); fish spread (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). All items held less than 4 hours, moved to walk in freezer. Retemp: fish spread 53F, all other items at 42F or below
- [35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Dead flies in glue strip hanging from ceiling in rear storage room over uncovered coffee filters, staff discarded
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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