THE SALTY TARPON
408 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 112 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over french fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of the handwash strictly use for handwashing.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:24 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.