Tropics in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
25 Dodecanse Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Tropics in Tarpon Springs has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 149 violations at an average of 6.8 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in May 2022 and June 2023, hand washing violations cited in May 2022 and June 2023, and food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every inspection from 2022 through early 2024. The facility also received warnings for improper food condition and allergen awareness in January 2024. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2024 resulted in full compliance with no violations cited, with an earlier callback on February 1, 2024 showing compliance on a previously cited food contact surface violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropics in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tropics in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tropics in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropics in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Tropics in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Tropics in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropics in Tarpon Springs are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Tropics in Tarpon Springs had?
- Tropics in Tarpon Springs has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropics in Tarpon Springs find?
- Tropics in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on June 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Tropics in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Tropics in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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