TARBOUSH CAFE
36601 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 4805229620
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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/
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/. Chilled display case by front counter not on plans Reach in cooler next to chilled display case not listed on plans. Hand wash sink and mop sink in ware washing area placed in incorrect positions. Electric Grill is on top of prep area not across from it. Next to prep area is reach in cooler that is not listed on plans. Hand wash sink placed incorrectly. It should be on the wall next to the reach in cooler and prep area. Not behind the front counter. Electric freezer is placed where electric grill is labeled on floor plans. There is no electric refrigerator behind counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven. Operator moved tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink in ware washing area. Provided customer with handwashing sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil unlabeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle.
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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. Owners are the only employees. No food handlers trainings observed at time of inspection.
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner has exam scheduled for May 29th.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked paper towels at handwash sink.
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. Owners are the only employees. No food handlers trainings observed at time of inspection.
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 operator with paper form of employee reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg plant dish prepared 2 days prior with no date mark. Operator added date to egg plant.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
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.