DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER
690 DODECANESE BLVD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf near three-compartment sink, a. #10 can of garbanzo beans is dented at seam.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen through rear exit then don single-serve gloves touching bell peppers on cooks line. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed bell peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor underneath carbonated soda rack in storage area located behind wait station. 9 rodent droppings on carbonated soda boxes in storage area located behind wait station 4 rodent droppings on hot water heater in storage area located behind wait station.
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit for dishmachine.
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. 1. Emmuella Barid Operator located proof of employee training. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near hot water heater.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to tape ice machine radiator door.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table on cooks line next to convection oven. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to convection oven is rusted.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Five gallon greek pepper bucket is being reused to store food. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Bread not covered.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen bag of scallops in prep sink not thawing under cold running water or under refrigeration at 41f or below. Operator placed scallops under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.