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 77.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

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?

Hacienda Corralejo in Tarpon Springs was shut down on April 8, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Tarpon Springs compare to the Florida state average?

Tarpon Springs has a pass rate of 77.7%, which is 8.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tarpon Springs?

Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have an average of 11.6 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 $39,805 in fines across 105 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $390 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

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 fire extinguisher in red zone.

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 1,999 inspections on record. 9 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 77.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Hacienda Corralejo in Tarpon Springs, shut down April 8, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Hacienda Corralejo in Tarpon Springs on March 11, 2026.

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

172Facilities

1,999Total Inspections

9Closures 2026

77.7%Pass Rate

5.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Bayou Cafe	62	599	10
Dimitri's on the Water	37	283	3
Currents	44	281	3
Jerk Center	24	146	3
Madelines Falafel and Shawarma INC	23	113	3

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tarpon Springs 77.7% Pass Rate 77.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Tarpon Springs 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tarpon Springs 5.23 Closures per 100 Facilities 5.23

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 8, 2026	Hacienda Corralejo	Roach activity
Feb 12, 2026	Greeks of Tarpon Springs	Roach activity

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Wine Society	2	Call Back - Complied
May 6	Oishi Sushi	7 (2 high)	Warning Issued
May 6	Greeks of Tarpon Springs	8 (5 high)	Emergency order recommended
May 6	Greeks of Tarpon Springs	1	Emergency Order Callback Complied
May 5	Mamas Greek Cuisine	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 5	Costas Restaurant	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Currents	6 (3 high)	Emergency order recommended
May 5	Currents	3 (1 high)	Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
May 5	Plum Tomato Pizzeria	1	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Wine Society	5 (3 high)	Warning Issued

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

105Actions on Record

$39,805Total Fines

$390Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

41Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 11, 2026	Hacienda Corralejo	$800	3--2026011793
Jul 22, 2025	Jerk Center	$800	3--2025011162
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
Mar 4, 2026	Costas Restaurant	$400	3--2026006149
Dec 4, 2025	Johnny Grits	$400	3--2025067802
Nov 20, 2025	Greeks of Tarpon Springs	$400	3--2025044761
Oct 14, 2025	Rodie's Restaurant & Pancake House	$400	3--2025067336
Sep 4, 2025	Herb and Oven	$400	3--2025039557

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

36Fire Violations

20Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	12
Exit blocked or locked	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
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	5
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Tarpon Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
CVS	1	9	882
Smoothie King	1	11	350
Walgreens	1	1	743
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
The Hemp Dispensary	1	14	18

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	117	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 77.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
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?: Hacienda Corralejo in Tarpon Springs was shut down on April 8, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Tarpon Springs compare to the Florida state average?: Tarpon Springs has a pass rate of 77.7%, which is 8.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tarpon Springs?: Food establishments in Tarpon Springs have an average of 11.6 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 $39,805 in fines across 105 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $390 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
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 fire extinguisher in red zone.
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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