When was Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs last inspected?

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs?

The most frequently cited violations at Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Food in good condition.

How many health inspections has Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs had?

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs find?

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?

No, Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected: January 15, 2026

847 Roosevelt Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Bearded Turtle LLC
DBPR License: SEA6218686

Overview

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs has faced intensive complaint-based inspections since May 2025, with a concentration of high-priority violations centered on employee health policy, food condition, and consumer advisories. Across six inspections, the facility accumulated 19 violations—approximately 3.2 per inspection, near Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The most significant enforcement action came on May 6, 2025, when an administrative complaint was recommended following findings of management awareness failures, employee health policy violations, improper hand and arm washing, and food in questionable condition. A warning was issued on May 1, 2025 after seven violations including two high-priority findings. Subsequent complaint inspections on May 8 and July 2, 2025 resulted in call-back compliance, indicating the facility responded to inspector directives. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 found zero violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections

19Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: January 15, 2026

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 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

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

2026 — 1 inspection0 violations

Jan 15, 2026 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority

Jul 2, 2025 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

May 6, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 1, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

2024 — 1 inspection1 violations

Dec 20, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs last inspected?: Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs?: The most frequently cited violations at Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Food in good condition.
How many health inspections has Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs had?: Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs find?: Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?: No, Bearded Turtle in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.