THE SALTY TARPON
408 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 112 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy whipping cream 30 oz. date marked 03/02/25.
Intermediate 2
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot side of handwash sink not enough water pressure at prep area/ware washing area handwash sink.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of exterior handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not self closing/tight fitting.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not adequately secured next to women's restroom.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:46 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.