Tarpon Bar Restaurant

Useppa Island, Useppa Island, FL 33922

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tarpon Bar Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Tarpon Bar Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The manger is in process of obtaining Certified Manager Certification. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-02-7

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in container of flour.

10-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on meatballs. The Chef stated old label was meatballs. The chef replaced label on meatballs. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in storage area.

25-06-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. The chef replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna and raw tuna over unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler near cook line. The Chef moved raw products to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in stand water in 3 compartment sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarpon Bar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Bar Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Tarpon Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tarpon Bar Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tarpon Bar Restaurant 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 Tarpon Bar Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Bar Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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