Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia
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13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia, FL 33922Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia has accumulated 75 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no pending disciplinary actions. Recent inspection records show a pattern of warnings and callbacks: the establishment received three warnings in the past year (September 2025, December 2025) and most recently complied with a callback inspection in February 2026. The top violations involve consumer advisories, hand washing procedures, and food contact surface maintenance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia last inspected?
- Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia had?
- Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia find?
- Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia ever been shut down?
- No, Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant in Bokeelia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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