Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed raw salmon being stored over cooked potatoes. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed three frozen raw tuna packages in Reach in cooler. Educated operator about properly thawing reduced oxygen fish. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 5-20-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. This is a repeat violation from 5-20-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on freezer floor and dry storage room floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 5-20-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs on equipment handle on front line. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. This is a repeat violation from 5-20-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
67
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind table near blender station.
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar bin. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Operator placed filters in protective container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on table underneath grill.
23-03-4
70
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 53F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded dairy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired on 02/06/25. Stop Sale. Operator disposed of milk. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of beans and one 6lb can of cranberry sauce rusted and dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in side prep station blocked by bowl and container blocking hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed bowl and container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side prep station. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer/beverage reach in cooler at bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirt stored on top of shelf near food prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
26
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked ham date marked 5/12. Observed egg whites date marked 5/12. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ham date marked 5/12. Observed egg whites date marked 5/12. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for manual dishwasher washing.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dry storage area blocked by a cart. The operator moved the cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dry storage area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near the dry storage area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the coffee/tea station. The operator properly stored the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon handle used to scoop cut melon not stored above the food. The operator removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the lights in the dry storage area missing proper shielding.
38-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an odor in the storage area near the employee restrooms.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in the walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
29
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded bbq pork (125F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding) less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165F and placed for proper hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator secured canisters. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed limes not washed before cutting. Educated operator on proper preparation. Discarded cut limes, washed and cut new. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
74
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves to prepare order. Educated employee on proper hand washing and glove usage. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed heavy cream and cut cheese with a mold like substance on it. Operator discarded products. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager for location. Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat 8/17/2021, 5/25/2022, 1/19/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club.
How does Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club 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 Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Cove Yacht Racquet Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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