Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

RUSTY BELLIES WATERFRONT GRILL

937 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Apr 2, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-10-4

Detail 24487780

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on cooler at salad station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24254087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Smoker added outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Per plan review, no remodel plans have been received at time of callback inspection for the addition of an outdoor smoker. At time of inspection, smoker is not mobile, however owner stated that he is in the process of adding wheels and a hitch to make the smoker mobile and ultimately add the smoker to his current/active MFDV license (RUSTY BELLIE'S WATERFRONT GRILL, #6252109). Owner was provided with instructions to complete and sub,it remodel plans for the food truck. Admin Complaint

Oct 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24121595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Smoker added outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Time Extended

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24119489

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In bar, 10 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24119488

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler- cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); baked corn casserole (47F - Cold Holding) both made yesterday, Temperatures taken this morning were at 41F or below, warm food prepped today was on top of corn casserole and pasta .operator discarded .Discussed proper cooling potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); ceviche (63F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); crab dip (46F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (47F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (43F - Cold Holding); Dairy (41F - Cold Holding) all discarded, will use time control for this cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24119490

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked with last date served tags are from today, operator put dates on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24119491

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Smoker added outside. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24119492

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open glass beverage in vertical cooler in dish room operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 24058560

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in bar- 0 ppm, operator put new jug of sanitizer on, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-17-4

Detail 24058567

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server, total hand wash time was 8 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff, server washed hands again. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 24058568

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken over French fries in single door freeze4 on cook line Raw, operator moved chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24058559

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over pasta in drawer on cook line Raw over carons of cream and cheese in glass door cooler on cook line, operator rearranged cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24058564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - steak (45F - Cold Holding), operator put ice bags on top Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 24058565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Brisket reheating, started 2 hours 10 minutes ago, 112F, operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24058570

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface cleaner greater than recommended amount, per label, operator added water, corrected to proper strength Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24058562

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 24058566

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Lift top across from stove

16-62-1

Detail 24058558

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

14-09-4

Detail 24058563

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 24058569

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over prep on cook line, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24058561

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf next to food on cook line, operator moved to bottom On shelf next to sauces, operator moved to other shelf Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 23774249

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for potatoes water was 98 degrees Scoop for potatoes water was 110 degrees Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23774250

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies inside kitchen. Not landing on food contact surfaces.

02B-04-5

Detail 23774247

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. 2 Ceviche on menu not marked as raw fish. Employee marked all menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23774251

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23774254

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on cook line prep table and dish pit prep area table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23774252

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23774253

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23774248

Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 now now 45 Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23443941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line are stained.

41-17-4

Detail 23443939

Intermediate - Spray bottle in warewashing area containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.

10-20-4

Detail 23443940

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

May 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Total: 7

12A-25-4

Detail 22877751

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face with gloved hands then touched clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 22877748

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 80F Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22877747

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22877749

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22877752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp (61F - Cold Holding) in ice on cook line see stop sale -blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler in expo area, operator iced all items Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22877750

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink on cook line, trash can moved Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 22877746

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. -Clams in walk in cooler with no tag Warning

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22533150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Undercooked (raw seared tuna) stored above Ready to eat sauces in prep cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 22533152

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from fresh clams in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator making copies of tag if same batch needs to be split and stored in different locations within the establishment.

10-20-4

Detail 22533154

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22533151

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in men's room used by food employees. Operator hung sign during inspection Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22533149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun holster at tiki bar soiled

33-16-4

Detail 22533153

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22533155

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22090460

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator received letter from seafood distributor Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22090462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) on cook line, manager put back in walk in cooler

03F-02-5

Detail 22090458

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook was able to determine the time product was put out on cook line Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22090463

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31A-09-4

Detail 22090461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on expo blocked by garbage can Hand sink on cook line blocked by garbage can

31A-11-4

Detail 22090459

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on fry side of cook line has ice in it

12B-07-4

Detail 22090464

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to hand sink

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-57-6

Detail 21649277

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Strip and thermometer run through dish, temp at 158f, strip did not turn black. Operator called for service. Corrective Action Taken

01D-01-5

Detail 21649281

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche not using parasite destruction. Operator voluntary discarded item. Operator will cook seafood for ceviche to 145f,

01B-13-4

Detail 21649278

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being parasite destruction before use. Ceviche not using parasite destruction. Operator voluntary discarded item. Operator will cook seafood for ceviche to 145f,

01C-03-4

Detail 21649280

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

12B-07-4

Detail 21649279

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item removed. Corrected On-Site

May 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21091533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); breaded (45F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (45F - Cold Holding) operator iced down all items and opened internal freezer door to rapidly cool down items. Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21091536

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dish area Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21091535

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21091538

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In glass room area by front door hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler operator moved reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21091537

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface cleaner Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21091534

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On hot line Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21091539

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 20837628

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took gloves off after touching rim of drink did not wash hands before putting new gloves on Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 20837616

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook rubbed hands together for 4 seconds Warning

12A-05-4

Detail 20837619

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook drank from an open cup then grabbed a clean plate Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 20837623

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Prep employee washed hands with cold water, water temperature 76F Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20837627

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching hat, touching rim of his drink not changing gloves Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20837622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) sitting out on table on cook line, operator iced product, cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in salad cooler, operator voluntarily discarded, black beans (46F - Cold Holding) grouper (48F - Cold Holding); Mahi (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler iced product Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20837620

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20837624

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20837617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20837626

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above table on cook line next to to go boxes Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20837629

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook on cook line drinking while cooking from an open cup Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20837621

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 20837618

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. De shelled Sunflower seeds on top of salad reach in cooler under soap dispenser not covered Warning

10-06-5

Detail 20837625

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in rice Warning