Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
280 Sw 6 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 102 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection. The facility was emergency-closed on September 13, 2023 for rodent activity. The facility has received 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. Hand washing and employee health policy violations have been recurring findings, appearing in 8 of the recent 7 inspections. Fire safety violations for missing boiler insurance inspector reports were cited in February 2025, October 2019, and October 2019. Most notably, on October 28, 2025, an inspection documented 21 violations including high-priority employee health policy and handwashing violations, resulting in a Warning Issued. A follow-up inspection on October 29, 2025 found the facility in compliance and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Most recent closure: September 13, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
4.5
violations / inspection
4.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025029092 | $400.00 | Feb 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023052634 | $400.00 | Sep 14, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020003835 | $400.00 | Jan 3, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019053455 | $200.00 | Oct 11, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2019-10-11: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on September 13, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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