TARPON BAR RESTAURANT
USEPPA ISLAND · USEPPA ISLAND · Lee County · FL 33922
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna and raw tuna over unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler near cook line. The Chef moved raw products to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in stand water in 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.