Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE BOAT CLUB

1761 BECKETT WAY · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3751699
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13880349
DBPR license6216494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority28-13-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Waste water on ground of establishment. Establishment is located at 1761 Beckett Way, Tarpon Springs on the Anclote River Half of the establishment is located on a dock on the river. During high tide the establishment takes on water. The water is approximately 2 inches at the deepest point and is located in the prep/ food area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: 1 in of water on floor by black refrigerator, under window. Back porch has 2 inches of water . **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are not reflective of what the inspector is seeing at the establishment. There are no drain boards by the three compartment sink or splash guard between the hand wash sink and three compartment sink. There are two smokers/ grill outside on the porch on the east side of the building. There is an ice machine and what looks like an old cooler in outside bar area on the West side of the building. 3 small ice makers in kitchen area, and 1 ice maker next to hand wash sink in kitchen area. Spoke to plan reviewer in Tallahassee, Plans were submitted 12/2024 were withdrawn. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom left open, men's restroom has no door **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: Men's restroom has door, closed. Ladies room door open **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic32-07-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tide is rising, water coming into building from river, standing water in kitchen area by black refrigerator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: 1 in of water on floor by black refrigerator, under window. Back patio has 2 inches of water **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with excessive dirt, leaves throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Insulation covering ceiling in food storage area, part of insulation has holes. Floors are uneven, river water underneath. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall In Ladies room Hole in wall behind bar Window broken behind bar. Front of dining room has only screen from floor 2 ft up to actual wall **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic16-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. at 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Basic35B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 35B-04-4 Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Multiple screened in walls in the dining room torn. The establishment has multiple open gaps going to the outside ** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Basic35B-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Behind bar, screen is 1/2 mesh **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Countertop in kitchen, paint peeling **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.