Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs
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937 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs has been subject to escalating enforcement over the past year. In 36 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 184 total violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the inspection record shows a sharp deterioration beginning in mid-2025. Between September and October 2025, two complaint-based inspections documented 42 violations combined, including seven high-priority violations for management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, time as a control measure, employee health reporting, and shell stock requirements. A complaint inspection on October 15, 2025 issued a Warning, and a subsequent inspection on December 16, 2025 resulted in an Admin Complaint recommended disposition. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent routine inspection on April 2, 2026 documented one high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs had?
- Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs find?
- Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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