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
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken on the bottom of Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bisque 113F and beef stew 122F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the food items on the stove to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin of handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at interior bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to the shelf above stove. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.