Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
521 Athens Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 263 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in four separate years followed by callback inspections. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing (20 instances), ventilation (15), and consumer advisories (15). In January 2026, inspectors documented an escalating enforcement pattern, issuing an administrative complaint after finding eight violations including six high-priority items, then conducting a follow-up inspection three days later that identified continued non-compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026006149 | $400.00 | Jan 8, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale |
Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 6 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs had?
- Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs find?
- Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs been fined?
- Costas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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