Refined Roots
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
Refined Roots appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Tarpon Springs average 77, so Refined Roots trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
11-26-1
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 .
22-02-4
70
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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**
01B-13-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
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**
06-09-1
64
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-13-4
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-01-4
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**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle in rear bar area containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator spray bottle all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 111.2f. **Warning**
16-53-4
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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**
06-09-1
32
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Refined Roots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Refined Roots on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Refined Roots?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Refined Roots.
How does Refined Roots compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Refined Roots most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Refined Roots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Refined Roots have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Refined Roots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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