Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Bokeelia restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
70
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. The food from unapproved source is sourdough bread that is maintained frozen. **Warning**
01A-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in bar. The chef placed a thermometer in reach-in cooler in bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
82
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors employees restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors employees restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on tomato pasta in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The Chef changed out label on product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The chef placed the sanitizer bucket in a double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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. The chef replaced sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat carrots and asparagus in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw shrimp on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The chef placed a label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above steam table in prep area. The chef is assuring plates and bowls are protected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel drink in reach-in cooler in prep area. The chef personnel drink from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket under cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dishwashing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor beside dishwashing machine. The chef removed sanitizer bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed additional hand washing sink installed beside dish rack across from prep table. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured ware washing area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant.
How does Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bokeelia average of 75.
Has Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant 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 Lodge & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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