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TARPON SOCIAL CLUB

501 N PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3355641
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374901
DBPR license6218456

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 75F, discussed proper hand washing temperature with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand washing with employee **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by water jug and box on floor, bread stored on hand sink, all items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on shift have been here over 6 months with no employee training **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Two employees that have been here over 6 months with no employee reporting agreement. Establishment has the reporting agreement but has not been reviewed or signed by employees **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with yellowish color liquid in them not labeled, employee probably labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.