Cody's Original Roadhouse
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Cody's Original Roadhouse has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Tarpon Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sweet potatoes (130F - Hot Holding)cooked 30 minutes ago, moved back to oven. Heated to 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw portioned chicken over cooked chicken wings, wings moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor on cook line, move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and surface cleaner in bucket on cook line less than proper strength, corrected to proper strength **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
95
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 4:00pm Operator placed item on grill to reheat. Recheck temp a. grilled steak (125F - Hot Holding) 168f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 4:05pm. Operator placed item in freezer. a. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching shrimp in reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server scrapped dirty plates then picked up salad to take to a table without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with server
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef above raw pork in drawers on cook line, raw beef moved to bottom drawer under pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -scallops (47F - Cold Holding) 41F; shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) 43F; raw burgers (45F - Cold Holding) 40F; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) 43F in reach in cooler in salad prep across from flat top, employee removed all food and put in freezer, ambient temperature is 48F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar, manager removed strainer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
52
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) on expo line, manager removed from line and put in freezer to get it down to temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (113F - Hot Holding) in stem table on cook line, manager removed from stem table to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled on shelf by walk in cooler door, spray bottle removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish area, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar, soap dispenser refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in server area not inverted, ice buckets inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
45
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box mashed potatoes 109F ; ( - Hot Holding) operator removed to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cook line damage to ends **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 91f, chili 127f, Al items put back in for reheat to 165f, . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn
14-11-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cody's Original Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cody's Original Roadhouse on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cody's Original Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cody's Original Roadhouse.
How does Cody's Original Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Cody's Original Roadhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Cody's Original Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cody's Original Roadhouse have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cody's Original Roadhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cody's Original Roadhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cody's Original Roadhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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