Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TARPON TURTLE GRILL & MARINA

1513 LAKE TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3416421
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8591812
DBPR license6200456

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 17, 2024 12:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 17, 2024 4:05 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings above unwashed peppers in walk in cooler

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 rodent droppings on floor in corner of dry storage under rack by locked door

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pulled pork (77F – Reheating) put in at 10am ; rice (105F – Reheating) put in at 10am; roasted corn (77F – Reheating); mashed potatoes (84F – Reheating)

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); pico (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); butter milk (50F – Cold Holding) on cook line in ice bath, manager added more water to ice bath to ensure items were completely in ice water **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pulled pork (77F – Reheating) put in at 10am ; rice (105F – Reheating) put in at 10am; roasted corn (77F – Reheating); mashed potatoes (84F – Reheating) in hot box in prep area

#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (120F – Hot Holding); cooked peppers (118F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (120F – Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator form 5030-104

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George Katakalidis does not have manager certification

#20Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working in kitchen, 4 servers and bartender with no certified food manager on site

#21Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5025-131 to manager, he printed and posted at front door **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dead cockroach on floor under grill

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and speaker on top of reach in cooler

#3Basic13-03-4

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

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil on shelf under prep table

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing in sink of water, chicken wings 48F, wings removed from sink of water and put into walk in freezer

#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout the entire kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.