What is Dark Horse Tavern's health inspection score?

Dark Horse Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dark Horse Tavern last inspected?

Dark Horse Tavern was last inspected on October 23, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dark Horse Tavern have?

Dark Horse Tavern has 23 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dark Horse Tavern safe to eat at?

Dark Horse Tavern has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dark Horse Tavern serve?

Dark Horse Tavern serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dark Horse Tavern

Name: Dark Horse Tavern
Address: 96 Main STREET, Cortland, 13045
Rating: 65

96 Main STREET, Cortland

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/23/2024

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.5

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-23 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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96 Main STREET, Cortland, FL 13045

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Inspection

Oct 24

Inspection InspectionLatest

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12BImproperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12BImproperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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