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TARPON LODGE & RESTAURANT

13771 WATERFRONT DR · BOKEELIA · Lee County · FL 33922

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3709217
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13747710
DBPR license4605229

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in ware washing area blocked by kart. The chef removed kart from blocking handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign in Unisex Restroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.