Tarpon Tavern

21 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tarpon Tavern seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tarpon Tavern scores about where you'd expect for a Tarpon Springs restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar - towel bucket greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at both coolers

22-02-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep cook went out back door into walk in cooler door then back into back door and continued to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding) in top of reach in cooler, temperature was taken within 4 hours, manager iced items

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to fill container

31A-11-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish in drawers on cook line, raw chicken moved to bottom of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooler next to cutting board where they are prepared food, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf next to spices and above microwave, speaker removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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 beard guard on then touched clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager, manager had employee remove gloves and properly wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone on shelf above clean dishes, items removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment

23-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall cove by dish area

36-24-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. And under cutting boards.

21-12-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Storage room for soda bags

14-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarpon Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tarpon Tavern on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tarpon Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tarpon Tavern.

How does Tarpon Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Tarpon Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Tarpon Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tarpon Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tarpon Tavern 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 Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tarpon Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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