Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

734 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Larry's Grillhouse was emergency-closed on June 6, 2025 for sewage backup, with a callback inspection the following day documenting high-priority violations in management awareness, employee health policy, food condition, consumer advisory, and water supply. The facility has accumulated 124 violations across 21 inspections since 2023, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly, including employee health policy violations documented in at least 3 inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations in multiple inspections, and time-as-control violations cited in at least 2 inspections. A March 12, 2026 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with 21 violations including 2 high-priority findings in management awareness and consumer advisory; a follow-up inspection on March 17, 2026 documented an additional intermediate violation pending compliance.

Most recent closure: June 6, 2025 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
124Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 11:07:00

Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
When was Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs last shut down?
Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs was last shut down on June 6, 2025 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs had?
Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs find?
Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, Larry's Grillhouse in Tarpon Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.

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