JOHNNYS TAPHOUSE & GRILL LLC
224 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-940-8851
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in bar by soda gun.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021008149 | Feb 2, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line across
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty. Operator attached new jug.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed- total hand wash was 15 seconds, prep cook also washed hands less than 15 seconds. Operate discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook across from flat top grill-blue cheese crumble (47F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (48F - Cold Holding);mixed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from fryers- raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding), operator put bag of ice on chicken, moved all other foods back to walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this morning at 9:30 were 41F or lower. All food held in walk in cooler overnight.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket by door to kitchen- greater than 400 ppm, corrected to
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in inside bar, inside red nozzle Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line stained
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/ 2 prep persons, 1 server, 2 bartenders, 2 cooks.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup on top of cooler on cook line, operator removed Opened bottle of water in vertical cooler in kitchen, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on prep person
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line across
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station in dining room
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on floor on cook line
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of salmon completely thawed, package states to remove before thawing.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium Sanitizer greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red soda gun nozzle in bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pitcher of water in hand wash sink. Discussed use of hand wash sink with operator and staff.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish room
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand wash sink in bar - operator repaired sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 packages of salmon completely thawed, package states to remove before thawing. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 open employee beverages on shelf over prep cooler on cook line, moved to shelf
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers cracked or broken
Sep 26, 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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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, greater than 400 ppm. ppm brought to 400.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar, case of printer paper on top of sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in dish room, discussed use of hand wash sink with operator
No handwash sink for employees. In outside bar, no water at hand wash sink. Portable sink not plugged in, no running water. Operator plugged in, circuit breaker popped, needs extension cord.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork, and egg rolls in the walk in not date marked.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead flies on sticky trap over back prep station next to walk in. Operator plugged removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers cracked or broken
Stored food not covered. Mac and cheese, egg rolls in walk in not covered.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area to go cups inside bar hand wash sink. Employee moved
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025
Employee eating while preparing food. Bar tender had a sandwich half eaten at bar near hand wash sink. Employee discarded
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above cooked shredded pork in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained. Can opener on prep table soiled with debris buildup.
Handwash sink at the end of cooks line used to store metal bowls.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
Both cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, bucket is empty, operator put new one on, still 0 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in bar by soda gun.
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/ 2 cooks, 1 prep person, person in charge, 1 server
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine, operator labeled as bleach
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White guard and door hinge
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on shelf over lift top cooler on cook line. Moved to bottom shelf
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back prep area, moved to shelf
Dec 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris
Dec 4, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched hair then touched clean to go container without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee, employee went to hand sink and properly washed hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 80F
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on cook line by hand sink 1 fly in food prep area in kitchen 1 fly by back door in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sliced deli meats in walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 33 rodent droppings on floor in between ice machine and wall in kitchen, employee cleaning area during inspection
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, employee inverted ice buckets
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding behind ice machine missing
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on top on plates on cook line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly tape on cook line and food prep area hanging from ceiling, Sticky fly tape hanging from ceiling above dish area, employees removed sticker tape from ceiling
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of flour on cart not covered sitting under paper towel dispenser on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation previously written on 12-20-22. Dish machine added near walk in cooler, hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various othe equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee stated that he took temperatures of food stored on the cook line over night this morning and found it to be 56F cold hold, instead of discarding the food the employee was icing it down to drop temperatures below 41F. Stop sale was issued
Plans found on OnBase submitted and approved on 2-15-23 do not accurately reflect the equipment and surfaces observed during this inspection in this establishment. There is a dish washer installed where a hand sink is placed on plans near prep area, hand sink is installed to the left of mop sink. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tile is being used in kitchen prep areas. A administrative complaint was initiated on the last routine inspection with a call back pending. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breasts (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breasts (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Cook stated that the chicken was held in the unit overnight when I asked him if he took any temperatures in the morning he's stated he took a temperature of the chicken and it was 56F cold hold. He was in the process off putting the food on ice. See stop sale.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee stated that he took temperatures of food stored on the cook line over night this morning and found it to be 56F cold hold, instead of discarding the food the employee was icing it down to drop temperatures below 41F. Stop sale was issued
Plans found on OnBase submitted and approved on 2-15-23 do not accurately reflect the equipment and surfaces observed during this inspection in this establishment. There is a dish washer installed where a hand sink is placed on plans near prep area, hand sink is installed to the left of mop sink. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tile is being used in kitchen prep areas. A administrative complaint was initiated on the last routine inspection with a call back pending. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container over a food preparation table. Cook line- employee beverage on upper shelf of cook make table.
Jul 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until the dish machine can be repaired.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dish washer 1 live fly near entrance to kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation previously written on 12-20-22. Dish machine added near walk in cooler, hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various othe equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas
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.