TARPON TURTLE GRILL & MARINA
1513 LAKE TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
16-53-4Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – – 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**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – 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**
36-02-5Basic – – 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**
14-17-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:24 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.