Tarpon Point Grill & Marina
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
Tarpon Point Grill & Marina appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tarpon Point Grill & Marina's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at outside bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda at inside bar closest to front door. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine at outside wait station.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cooks line with heavy grease buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated grease, and dust at cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut is ceiling y end of cooks line.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hand wash floor at cooks line is in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors at cooks line not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in reach-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at cooks line make table at 53F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee water bottles on counters and on top of make cables at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed rip torn foil in reach-in-cooler at end of line on shelves.
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduce oxygen packaging qqqfish in sink in standing water no warning water was turned on. Employee turn water back on proper method.
06-01-5
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean equipment rack by dishwasher area.
24-18-4
61
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers over raw fish in grill draw coolers. Observed employee move food for proper storage.Repeat 5-15-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger and raw oysters Rockefeller on shelf in reach-in cooler over sliced onions and chopped parsley. Observed employee move food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on floor in prep room.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor by door.
14-69-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed ladle in dressing at cooks line make with broken handle wrapped with tape. Operator disposed of broke utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
61
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw fish at cooks line grill draw cooler. Observed employee rearrange items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed ground drain outside back door of kitchen not draining and backed up. **Warning**
28-13-5
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 7-29-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cooks line use as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed main bar and half of dining room and wait staff station being removed and remolded with plans to move to move plumbing. Repeat 7-29-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-12-5
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment did not consumer advisory for raw oysters posted. Operator stated it was lost during remodeling. Printed oyster consumer advisory and observed operator post inside restaurant and at outside bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop. Container of standing water 75F on cooks line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Repeat 7-29-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at cooks line grooved and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at wait staff station at front of kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. **Warning**
16-46-4
30
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tarpon Point Grill & Marina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Point Grill & Marina on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tarpon Point Grill & Marina?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tarpon Point Grill & Marina.
How does Tarpon Point Grill & Marina compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Tarpon Point Grill & Marina most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Tarpon Point Grill & Marina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tarpon Point Grill & Marina have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tarpon Point Grill & Marina 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 Point Grill & Marina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Point Grill & Marina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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