TARPON BAY GRILL & TIKI BAR
7150 N TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-423-9616
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
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APR 26
MAY 26
JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019012969 | Feb 18, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2016056944 | Dec 12, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no signage for consuming raw oysters. I supplied establishment with signage and operator posted it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 Co2 tanks not secured next to the syrup boxes.
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 salmon and grouper thawing in ROP in walk in cooler, still frozen and not removed from packaging. Operator removed items from packaging for proper thawing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the fryers.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Observed the oyster tags missing for shucked oysters. Operator removed tag and dated it and filed appropriately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no signage for consuming raw oysters. I supplied establishment with signage and operator posted it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the machine. Operator cleaned tray.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed a soiled interior and a black mold like substance on the walls and ceiling of dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the fryers.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
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 tuna bearing the label and beginning to thaw while not removed from packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 tuna bearing the label and beginning to thaw while not removed from packaging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the fryers.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on food preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting chicken without a hairnet.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the fryers with a grease build up.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno fuel stored next to and over single serv items in dry storage room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the back prep table. Observed food debris on the slicer and in the blade guard.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin at fountain in server station with a black mold like substance on the walls.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the flat top grill soiled with a grease build up.
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