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101 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-940-2323
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090524 | Dec 3, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding)made yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter -house made pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); made 2 days ago, moved to freezer, house made pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding)made yesterday, see stop sale, operator states door of cooler was accidentally blocked by pizza dough. Recheck -pizza sauce 42F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In freezer in kitchen, operator removed.
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over shredded cheese, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Espresso Martini has raw shell egg froth, menu does not indicate raw item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to pizza oven. Inspector emailed hand wash sign to operator.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mushroom soup cooked more than 24 hours ago (45F - Cooling) condensation on lid soup didn't cool from 135f-41f within 6 hours. Located in cooler across from gas stove.
Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw shell eggs are used in spiced whiskey sour in beverage.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mushroom soup cooked more than 24 hours ago (45F - Cooling) condensation on lid soup didn't cool from 135f-41f within 6 hours. Located in cooler across from gas stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Ice melted while washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw shell egg whites not identified on beverage menu as being served raw in spicy whiskey sour.
Squeeze bottle in bar area containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle by common name.
Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, manager cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back prep area blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board, drink removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and sunglasses on prep table next to where they are preparing food, items removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to cutting board, cloth put back in sanitizer
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand sink at bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellowish liquid in it not labeled
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop blue cheese crumbles and feta cheese in reach in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at bar not inverted
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in back area Ice bin at bar Ice scoops removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside cooler above food, drink removed
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun by hand sink missing waste line
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw ground beef (62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw ground beef (62F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, employees do not know how long it has been sitting out on counter for
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on pizza make area blocked by garbage can, garbage can removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on pizza oven area used as a dump sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at hand sink by 3 compartment sink is empty, employee put soap at hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of open Red Bull on pizza prep table, drink discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on lid of reach in cooler, speaker removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.