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25 DODECANSE BLVD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3643883
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10958585
DBPR license6217680

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer, pans of raw chicken above conch fritters, operator moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bar > 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket in bar chlorine sanitizer >200 ppm, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bucket of chicken in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved to prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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