Friendly Tarpon Tavern

3120 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Friendly Tarpon Tavern six times, with records going back to 2023. Friendly Tarpon Tavern was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink nearest to kitchen area. Operator replaced soap during inspection

31B-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator set mop to dry at time of inspection

42-01-4

Oct 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change ownership **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

50-08-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 60 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

29-27-4

Aug 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friendly Tarpon Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friendly Tarpon Tavern on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Friendly Tarpon Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Friendly Tarpon Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Friendly Tarpon Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friendly Tarpon Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friendly Tarpon Tavern 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 Friendly Tarpon Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly Tarpon Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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