SALTY TARPON
408 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 112, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 833.843.6665
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided the form.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over french fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of the handwash strictly use for handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of kitchen.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken on the bottom of Make Table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bisque 113F and beef stew 122F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the food items on the stove to a minimum of 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin of handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at interior bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash 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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to the shelf above stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy whipping cream 30 oz. date marked 03/02/25.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot side of handwash sink not enough water pressure at prep area/ware washing area handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of exterior handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not self closing/tight fitting.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not adequately secured next to women's restroom.
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. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided the form.
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the form.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on top of dish machine. Operator removed to the chemical shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a container with water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dining area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
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.