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TARPON TURTLE GRILL & MARINA

1513 LAKE TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573403
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10805361
DBPR license6200456

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers on cooks line and wait station area at 2:25pm. Observed operator discard items. Stop sale not warranted. a. cooked rice (57F – Cold Holding) b. sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding); c. sliced turkey (49F – Cold Holding) d. boiled eggs (55F – Cold Holding) e. sliced tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); f. cut lettuce (68F – Cold Holding); g. shredded cheese (63F – Cold Holding) h. cut cabbage (56F – Cold Holding) Operator discarded all items. Discussed utilizing Time As A Public Health Control as an option. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Sliced tomatoes 70F Diced tomatoes 56F Shredded mozzarella cheese 67F Pico 52F Cut lettuce 67F Shredded Cheddar Cheese 67F on cook line, food put on cook line 45 minutes ago, cook refilled ice bath, all product was sitting on top of ice Coleslaw 62F on server line, food was put in 45 minutes ago, all food pulled from walk in cooler and was at 41F or under, provided operator with form 5022-090 **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate16-53-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishmachine max temperature 102f. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Wash temperature is 102F **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.