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121 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-934-2865
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From table on cooks line at 2:38pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked at 3:02pm a. cooked corn (64F - Cold Holding); 55f b. cooked broccoli (58F - Cold Holding); 46f c. cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding) 43f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.min drop in cooler on cook line, removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago, held on ice, ice has melted - cooked sweet potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cooked black bean (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer- recheck- sweet potatoes 43F, corn 41F, black beans 42F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers on cook line stained and grooved.
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. 3 employees have been employed less than 60 days. Inspector provided forms and all employees read and signed..
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and steam table on cook line, removed Tongs on oven door handle, removed
May 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 111.2f.
9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of garbanzo beans and 3lb can of ripe olives are dented at seams on dry-storage shelf in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From table on cooks line at 2:38pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked at 3:02pm a. cooked corn (64F - Cold Holding); 55f b. cooked broccoli (58F - Cold Holding); 46f c. cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding) 43f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach-in coolers on cooks line are soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on menu as being served raw-undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle in rear bar area containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator spray bottle all purpose cleaner.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 111.2f.
9 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in sliding door cooler on cooks line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.