TARPON LODGE & RESTAURANT
13771 WATERFRONT DR, Bokeelia FL 33922 · 239.283.3999
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) in stand reach-in cooler in kitchen. The chef is placing ice on all products.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. The food from unapproved source is sourdough bread that is maintained frozen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in bar. The chef placed a thermometer in reach-in cooler in bar.
Oct 2, 2025□ 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors employees restroom.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors employees restroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on tomato pasta in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The Chef changed out label on product.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The chef placed the sanitizer bucket in a double bucket.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. The chef replaced sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat carrots and asparagus in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw shrimp on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The chef placed a label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above steam table in prep area. The chef is assuring plates and bowls are protected.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel drink in reach-in cooler in prep area. The chef personnel drink from reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket under cook line torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dishwashing area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor beside dishwashing machine. The chef removed sanitizer bucket from floor.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 set up 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) in stand reach-in cooler in kitchen. The chef is placing ice on all products.
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. Emailed Food and Beverage Manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is going to print out for all personnel to read, sign and maintain in file.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 48F in stand up reach-in cooler in back of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.