FRIENDLY TARPON TAVERN
3120 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 8138318703
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink nearest to kitchen area. Operator replaced soap during inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator set mop to dry at time of inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change ownership
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 60 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change ownership
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 7 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 60 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file.
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.