Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

101 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 24 inspections on record, near the Florida statewide average. The facility incurred one disciplinary action totaling $360 in fines. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including management awareness failures, employee health policy violations, and improper hand-washing practices appearing across multiple recent inspections. The three most recent inspections in December 2025 documented escalating enforcement: two consecutive inspections on December 4 and 9 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations after a December 3 inspection found 15 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, hand-washing, and employee health policy. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 was documented as Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
130Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $360.00

Disciplinary action history for Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025090524 $360.00 Dec 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Seating increase not reported. 14 additional outside seats. Seating increase form given. Reviewed with District Manager Jonathon Truex - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-11: Reviewed with Deputy District Manager Bill Pippin. Seating increase not received. Fax number confirmed with Person in Charge. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Seating increase not reported. 14 additional outside seats. Seating increase form given. Reviewed with District Manager Jonathon Truex

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections25 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs had?
Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs find?
Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
No, Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
How much has Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs been fined?
Backdraughts in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $360.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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