TARPON FAMILY DINER
600 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-935-1421
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
APR 24
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022018002 | Mar 28, 2022 | May 19, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022026672 | May 25, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2017035603 | Mar 13, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Broiler turned on
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (48F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, operator put in freezer 42F
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm, operator went to store and came back with the proper sanitation for dish machine, now at 100ppm
Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook just rinsed hands, did not use soap
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (48F - Cold Holding) 42F; cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) 43F; butter (47F - Cold Holding) 43F in glass cooler on cook line, ambient temperature is 48F, operator removed all food from cooler and put in freezer, cooler was turned off this morning by accident. Operator turned cooler on, ambient temperature is now 37F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 12/2 not date marked
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 operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area, paper towels put at hand 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.
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 printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all freezers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink on cook line No hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area Signs posted at all hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
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.