Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
121 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs has received 4 inspections since November 2024, documenting 18 violations including multiple high-priority findings. The facility averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across its routine food inspections. High-priority violations included management awareness failures, employee health policy violations, handwashing facility deficiencies, improper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface issues cited repeatedly across inspections. The March 10, 2025 routine inspection resulted in a warning and documented management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, handwashing, cooking temperature, and consumer advisory violations. A May 13, 2025 inspection prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after violations were found in management awareness, handwashing facilities, and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 identified 6 basic violations related to approved food sources and food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Refined Roots 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 Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs are: Management awareness, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs had?
- Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs find?
- Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Refined Roots in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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