Blackbeard's Grub & Grog
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Blackbeard's Grub & Grog's latest score of 100 sits above the Tarpon Springs average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator is going to use the dishmachine to sanitizes dishes as they are out of quaternary tablets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in bar on the wall 1 live under register in bar 1 live under liquor well 2 live on soda gun hoses 1 live above 3 compartment sink in bar 2 live on wall in bar area 5 live on wheels of bar equipment 1 on wall in server area 1 live under coffee pot 3 live on wall in server area 7 live under bar top, guest side 2 live on floor entrance to kitchen 3 live in crack in wall, entrance to kitchen 1 live on floor of kitchen 2 live electrical outlet 1 live in hole in wall on cook lime where plumbing used to be 1 live on doorframe 1 live on pipe 1 live in cooler 1 live in gasket of cooler 1 live under sink in kitchen 2 live on bag of onions 1 live on clean bowl 1 live in meat slicer 11 live on wheels of kitchen equipment 1 live on prep table 1 live on cooler 4 live on kitchen equipment cook line 2 live roaches on wall where the walk in is located **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 1 live in dining area by bar 12 live on floor behind cases of beer in server area 1 live on wall by hand sink in kitchen 1 live on floor in kitchen 13 behind reach in cooler in kitchen 4 live on wall by back door in kitchen 2 live on wall under hand sink by back door in kitchen 1 live in hand sink in kitchen by back door 1 live on side of three compartment sink 2 live on wall behind three compartment sink 4 live on pipe under dish machine 4 live behind fryers on cook line 4 live on wall behind cook line 3 live in gasket of reach in cooler 2 live in drawer of cooler under grill 2 live in between cooler and stove 1 live on side of upright cooler 4 live in gaskets of reach in cooler in prep area 1 live on wall in prep area **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly under dishmachine 3 live flies near flip top cooler by wall in 1 fly at server expo **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 3 live flies under dish machine **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For some oyster tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster tag not in box of oysters in the wall in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Greg **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees : Greg, Tyson and Melissa **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead in the corner of the bar 12 dead in cooler drawer on cook line 27 dead next to two door cooler in kitchen 6 dead on fire extinguisher 1 dead on wall above dish machine 4 dead stuck between glass and wall near office 1 dead on wall above 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 1 dead in dining area by bar 1 dead in dining area by sever wall 20 dead on floor under hand sink in kitchen by back door 32 dead on floor under three compartment sink 13 dead on floor under dish machine 16 dead inside drawers of cooler under grill 2 dead inside oven 2 dead on floor under wire rack in prep area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
37
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi fish 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 refrigerator on cooks line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading. 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath dishmachine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall near dishmachine. 1 dead roach on floor underneath dishmachine. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Five commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi fish 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 refrigerator on cooks line.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Items cold holding in walk-in cooler not covered. a. pan of cooked potatoes b. pan of cooked pasta
08B-12-5
45
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef above raw fish in glass cooler on cook line , fish moved to above beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server cleaned off dirty dishes in dish area, went to bar and scooped ice and filled with soda and opened a bottle of beer for customer with her bare hands without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by step stool, stool removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
43
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies for all employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
64
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. No sanitizer being distributed into machine. The prime switch down not work 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves used for breading next to clean dishes soiled. Slicer. Nemco food slicer on wall next to fryers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used for dump sink in bar as evident by strainer containing ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back door hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta , cooked beef, cooked ribs, mashed potatoes, shaved rib, chili, tuna fish.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cups used for portions in top of four drawer cooler on line. Cup used to portion dry rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line near panini press. Green rack in dish area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and container of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bags of rice and flour on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for tuna fish touching product.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw scoop sitting in standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Four drawer frames have soil built up. Gaskets for two door reach in on line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackbeard's Grub & Grog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog.
How does Blackbeard's Grub & Grog compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Blackbeard's Grub & Grog most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Blackbeard's Grub & Grog's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blackbeard's Grub & Grog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blackbeard's Grub & Grog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blackbeard's Grub & Grog is inspected around two times per year on average.
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