Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

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121 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24504229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.min drop in cooler on cook line, removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago, held on ice, ice has melted - cooked sweet potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cooked black bean (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer- recheck- sweet potatoes 43F, corn 41F, black beans 42F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24504228

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers on cook line stained and grooved .

11-26-1

Detail 24504230

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees have been employed less than 60 days. Inspector provided forms and all employees read and signed. . Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24252441

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 24252442

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and steam table on cook line, removed Tongs on oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23768537

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: 2 pieces of salmon in original packaging thawed in walk in cooler, package states removed from packaging before thawing Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23768536

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Justin and Jessica have been here over 60 days with no employee food training certification, all other employees have completed manager training and have their certification Time Extended

16-53-4

Detail 23768538

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 111.2f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 23768535

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: 2 pieces of salmon in original packaging thawed in walk in cooler, package states removed from packaging before thawing Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 23768539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 23618155

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of garbanzo beans and 3lb can of ripe olives are dented at seams on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23618149

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23618147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From table on cooks line at 2:38pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked at 3:02pm a. cooked corn (64F - Cold Holding); 55f b. cooked broccoli (58F - Cold Holding); 46f c. cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding) 43f Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23618152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach-in coolers on cooks line are soiled with food buildup between cracks. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23618154

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on menu as being served raw-undercooked. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23618148

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23618151

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23618153

Intermediate - Spray bottle in rear bar area containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator spray bottle all purpose cleaner. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-53-4

Detail 23618145

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 111.2f. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23618150

Basic - 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23618146

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Nov 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.