Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa
Last inspected:
3120 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record between August 2021 and July 2025, with 14 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.6 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 3 inspections: food contact surfaces and consumer advisory violations in January 2023, and a food contact surfaces violation in August 2023. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa last inspected?
- Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa had?
- Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa find?
- Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 31, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Friendly Tarpon Tavern in Tampa has no emergency closures 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).
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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