Wine Society
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Wine Society stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Wine Society's latest score of 50 falls below the Tarpon Springs average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, staff replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink in kitchen, operator replaced dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bar
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind bar
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Keg cooler behind bar
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
29-49-6
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna fully thawed in package that stated to remove from package prior to thawing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: No tuna thawed **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Ahi tuna fully thawed in package that stated to remove from package prior to thawing. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: No tuna thawed **Time Extended**
06-09-1
82
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna fully thawed in package that stated to remove from package prior to thawing **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Chilled sesame ahi served undercooked. There is a consumer advisory on the bottom of the menu but no asterisk next to the food item on the menu. Discussed with employees. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Ahi tuna fully thawed in package that stated to remove from package prior to thawing. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5lb can of roasted red peppers is dented at seams on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. Observed employee discard can. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle located on shelf in near three-compartment sink containing windex not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 3 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with employee
12A-17-4
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. Wallen new employee has not read or signed employee reporting agreement, employee read and signed agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Thawed tuna in reach in cooler still in the original packaging, discussed proper thawing of packed fish with employee
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting boards, reach in cooler cutting boards, white cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor baker soiled
22-08-4
64
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 51 brownies, 32 mini cheesecakes, Baybe Cakes is Cottage industry located in hudson Fl, residential address. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.less than 150 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 51 brownies, 32 mini cheesecakes, Baybe Cakes is Cottage industry located in hudson Fl, residential address. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hummus (50F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (52F - Cold Holding); Gouda (54F - Cold Holding); 1000 day cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); yellowfin tuna (52F - Cold Holding); truffle cheese (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler on cook line, sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)operator discarded. In 2 door cooler lift top - hummus (50F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (52F - Cold Holding); Gouda (54F - Cold Holding); 1000 day cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); yellowfin tuna (52F - Cold Holding); truffle cheese (52F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium and chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
43
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding), employee moved to colder area in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenden Dylla manger for establishment. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Tuna in original package **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
55
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wine Society last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wine Society on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wine Society?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wine Society.
How does Wine Society compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Wine Society most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Wine Society's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wine Society have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wine Society means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wine Society inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wine Society is inspected around three times per year on average.
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