How many restaurants are in Tarpon Springs?

Tarpon Springs, Florida has 172 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tarpon Springs?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Tarpon Springs is 75.5%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Tarpon Springs this year?

9 food establishments in Tarpon Springs have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Tarpon Springs?

The most frequently cited violations in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tarpon Springs?

Subway has the most locations in Tarpon Springs with 3 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Tarpon Springs?

Boat Club in Tarpon Springs was shut down on June 8, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.

How does Tarpon Springs compare to the Florida state average?

Tarpon Springs has a pass rate of 75.5%, which is 10.4 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tarpon Springs?

Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have an average of 11.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Tarpon Springs been assessed?

Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have been assessed $42,505 in fines across 107 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $409 and the largest single fine was $1,900.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Tarpon Springs restaurants?

36 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in Tarpon Springs. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tarpon Springs inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Tarpon Springs, Florida has 81 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 168 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tarpon Springs?

FDACS has issued 154 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tarpon Springs, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Tarpon Springs — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Tarpon Springs Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Tarpon Springs, Florida has 172 food establishments with 2,036 inspections on record. 9 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 75.5%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Boat Club in Tarpon Springs, shut down June 8, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.

Largest fine: $1,900 assessed to Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs on May 5, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

172Facilities

2,036Total Inspections

9Closures 2026

75.5%Pass Rate

5.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Bayou Cafe	62	599	10
Currents	45	283	4
Dimitri's on the Water	37	283	3
Jerk Center	25	149	3
Madelines Falafel and Shawarma INC	23	113	3

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tarpon Springs 75.5% Pass Rate 75.5%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Tarpon Springs 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tarpon Springs 5.23 Closures per 100 Facilities 5.23

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Recent Closures (5)

Date	Business	Reason
Jun 8, 2026	Boat Club	Rodent & fly activity
May 28, 2026	Keys Jam-rock Grill	Roach activity
May 6, 2026	Greeks of Tarpon Springs	Roach activity
May 5, 2026	Currents	Rodent activity
Apr 8, 2026	Hacienda Corralejo	Roach activity

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 23	Toulas Trailside Cafe	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 15	Quality Inn and Suites	3 (2 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Jun 15	Little Greek	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 15	Hacienda Corralejo	1	Call Back - Complied
Jun 11	Bistro	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 10	Boat Club	12	Emergency Order Callback Complied
Jun 10	H'ours Creole Smokehouse	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 10	Hacienda Corralejo	6 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jun 10	Tropics	6 (3 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 9	Boat Club	15 (1 high)	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	17,910
08	Proper hand/arm washing	14,162
03	Employee health reporting	12,618
12	Shell stock requirements	10,471
31	Clean multi-use utensils	9,287

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

107Actions on Record

$42,505Total Fines

$409Avg Fine

$1,900Largest Fine

41Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 5, 2026	Bayou Cafe	$1,900	3--2025089225
May 19, 2026	Hacienda Corralejo	$800	3--2026027327
Jul 22, 2025	Jerk Center	$800	3--2025011162
Mar 11, 2026	Hacienda Corralejo	$800	3--2026011793
Jan 13, 2026	Dimitri's on the Water	$600	3--2025089023
Sep 30, 2025	Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina	$500	3--2025048896
Oct 8, 2025	Bayou Cafe	$480	3--2025034710
Jul 22, 2025	Herb and Oven	$400	3--2025048695
Sep 4, 2025	Herb and Oven	$400	3--2025039557
Oct 14, 2025	Rodie's Restaurant & Pancake House	$400	3--2025067336

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

36Fire Violations

20Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	12
Fire extinguisher in red zone	12
Other fire safety violation	9
Propane tank stored inside building	3

Tarpon Springs Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Tarpon Springs has 81 FDACS-regulated facilities with 168 inspections on record and 154 stop-sale orders issued.

81Retail Facilities

168FDACS Inspections

154Stop-Sale Orders

2Orders in 2026

Tarpon Springs FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Apr 3, 2026	Smoothie-king-2121-409692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Apr 3, 2026	Smoothie-king-2121-409692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Oct 3, 2025	Moonberry Mercantile & Trading	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Oct 3, 2025	Moonberry Mercantile & Trading	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Oct 3, 2025	Moonberry Mercantile & Trading	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Oct 3, 2025	Moonberry Mercantile & Trading	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Jul 15, 2025	Tarpon-smoke-brothers-419855	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jul 15, 2025	Tarpon-smoke-brothers-419855	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jul 15, 2025	Tarpon-smoke-brothers-419855	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jul 15, 2025	Tarpon-smoke-brothers-419855	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Tarpon Springs FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	9
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	7
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	6
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	5
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Tarpon Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
The Hemp Dispensary	1	14	18
Walmart	1	77	608
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
CVS	1	9	882
Smoothie King	1	11	350

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Tarpon Springs: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	231	0
Dunkin	2	129	2
Arbys	1	82	0
Little Greek	1	67	0
Wendys	1	98	1
Dominos	1	45	0
Jersey Mikes	1	78	0
Quality Inn	1	120	0
Twistee Treat	1	38	0
Chilis	1	93	0

Tarpon Springs Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tarpon Springs?: Tarpon Springs, Florida has 172 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tarpon Springs?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Tarpon Springs is 75.5%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Tarpon Springs this year?: 9 food establishments in Tarpon Springs have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Tarpon Springs?: The most frequently cited violations in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tarpon Springs?: Subway has the most locations in Tarpon Springs with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Tarpon Springs?: Boat Club in Tarpon Springs was shut down on June 8, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
How does Tarpon Springs compare to the Florida state average?: Tarpon Springs has a pass rate of 75.5%, which is 10.4 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tarpon Springs?: Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have an average of 11.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tarpon Springs been assessed?: Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have been assessed $42,505 in fines across 107 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $409 and the largest single fine was $1,900.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tarpon Springs restaurants?: 36 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in Tarpon Springs. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tarpon Springs inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Tarpon Springs, Florida has 81 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 168 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tarpon Springs?: FDACS has issued 154 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tarpon Springs, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Tarpon Springs Restaurants & Food Establishments (172)

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 1 closure

912 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs

27 inspections · 98 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Astro Skating Rink 1 closure

875 CYPRESS ST, Tarpon Springs

16 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Keys Jam-rock Grill 1 closure

40168 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Springs

11 inspections · 25 violations · Last: May 2026

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