Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
21 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 165 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Shellfish handling violations, particularly shell stock requirements and parasite destruction, appear across multiple inspections dating to 2022, alongside recurring employee health reporting and consumer advisory citations. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on June 27, 2023 and May 1, 2024; the facility received a single disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 6 violations including three consumer advisory citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015013524 | $160.00 | Feb 16, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs had?
- Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs find?
- Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Tarpon Tavern 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.
- Has Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs been fined?
- Tarpon Tavern in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $160.00 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).
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