Tarpon Springs — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessReason
Boat Club Rodent & fly activity
Keys Jam-rock Grill Roach activity
Greeks of Tarpon Springs Roach activity
Currents Rodent activity
Hacienda Corralejo Roach activity

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

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

Tarpon Springs Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Smoothie-king-2121-409692 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Smoothie-king-2121-409692 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Moonberry Mercantile & Trading Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Moonberry Mercantile & Trading Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Moonberry Mercantile & Trading Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Moonberry Mercantile & Trading Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
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…
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…
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…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Tarpon Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
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
Walmart 1 77 608

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Tarpon Springs: Notable Restaurants

Bayou Cafe

Tarpon Springs · Most Closures

62 inspections 599 violations 10 closures

Currents

Tarpon Springs · Most Closures

45 inspections 283 violations 4 closures

Dimitri's on the Water

Tarpon Springs · Most Closures

37 inspections 283 violations 3 closures

Dock's Waterfront Seafood Grill

Tarpon Springs · Most Inspected

44 inspections 300 violations 2 closures

Toulas Trailside Cafe

Tarpon Springs · Recently Inspected

28 inspections 108 violations

Hacienda Corralejo

Tarpon Springs · Recently Inspected

19 inspections 150 violations 1 closures

Tarpon Springs: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 3 231 0
Dunkin 2 129 2
Burger King 1 49 0
Firehouse Subs 1 46 0
McDonalds 1 59 0
Taco Bell 1 115 0
Arbys 1 82 0
Little Greek 1 67 0
Wendys 1 98 1
Dominos 1 45 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)

Dreams of Cuba FDACS Retail

777 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty

Gulf Mini Mart FDACS Retail

851 E Klosterman RD, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Darkcyde Coffee FDACS Retail

40347 US Highway 19 N Ste 223, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Coffee/Tea Processor

Tj Maxx # 1029 FDACS Retail

40968 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Atcj LLC FDACS Retail

801 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

The Spice & Tea Exchange Tarpon Springs FDACS Retail

824 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · 135/Specialty Food Shops

Petco #1577 FDACS Retail

40962 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

The Fudge Factory INC FDACS Retail

808 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Confections Processor/Retailer

Cvs Pharmacy # 00709 FDACS Retail

1000 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Hellas Bakery FDACS Retail

307 Roosevelt Blvd, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

E-z Stop N Shop/anthony Gourmet Subs & Deli FDACS Retail

23 S Walton Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Cuza Candies FDACS Retail

39330 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Candy Processor

Discount Smoke Establishment #: 418524 FDACS Retail

903 $ Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp Inspected By: ALORA BOEKE

Vw 184891 Watermill Express LLC FDACS Retail

957 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Copenhagen Cafe FDACS Retail

15 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Winn Dixie # 2531 Establishment #: 333458 FDACS Retail

1171 Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket. Inspected By: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL,

Jack's Snacks # 0002 FDACS Retail

40140 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Freedom Homestead and Kitchen Mobile FDACS Retail

613 Locust ST, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Dollar General # 4503 FDACS Retail

1947 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Circle K # 9784 FDACS Retail

1001 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice