Tarpon Social Club

501 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Tarpon Social Club has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Tarpon Springs facility scores 77, putting Tarpon Social Club on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on then touched top of coffee cup and scooped ice without washing hands

12A-25-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025, operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 75F, discussed proper hand washing temperature with employee. **Warning**

12A-19-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Warning**

50-17-3

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. Employees on shift have been here over 6 months with no employee training **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Two employees that have been here over 6 months with no employee reporting agreement. Establishment has the reporting agreement but has not been reviewed or signed by employees **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with yellowish color liquid in them not labeled, employee probably labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand washing with employee **Warning**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by water jug and box on floor, bread stored on hand sink, all items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Feb 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in food preparation and front counter, operator put soap and paper towels at hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarpon Social Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Social Club on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tarpon Social Club?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tarpon Social Club.

How does Tarpon Social Club compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Tarpon Social Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Tarpon Social Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tarpon Social Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tarpon Social 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 Social Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Social Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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