TARPON POINT GRILL & MARINA
121 PLAYMORE DR, Venice FL 34293 · 9414239616
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hose lines for soda gun,going through tub holding drink ice are heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Issued stop sale for 30lbs of ice contaminated by soiled hose lines. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice and clean hose lines before refill with fresh ice.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handle cucumbers with bare hands while cutting. The employee voluntarily discarded the cucumbers.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed white plastic juice containers stored in drink ice behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and raw shrimp stored over packaged french fries in the stand-up cooler on the cook line. Observed raw walleye stored over cut onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked with soiled pans. The operator removed the pans allowing access to the hand sink.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the lowboy cooler doors on the cook line in poor repair.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses near the ice machine at the outside bar. The operator properly stored the ice buckets.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups and plastic utensils stored on the floor in the storage closet. The operator properly stored the single-use items.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda at inside bar closest to front door. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine at outside wait station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at outside bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated grease, and dust at cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut is ceiling y end of cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hand wash floor at cooks line is in disrepair.
Floors at cooks line not maintained smooth and durable.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in reach-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cooks line with heavy grease buildup.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at cooks line make table at 53F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee water bottles on counters and on top of make cables at cook line.
Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed rip torn foil in reach-in-cooler at end of line on shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduce oxygen packaging qqqfish in sink in standing water no warning water was turned on. Employee turn water back on proper method.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean equipment rack by dishwasher area.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at inside bar have mold-like-substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at end of cooks line.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at cooks line.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hose lines for soda gun,going through tub holding drink ice are heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Issued stop sale for 30lbs of ice contaminated by soiled hose lines. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice and clean hose lines before refill with fresh ice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 12 sour cream souffle cups cold holding at 60F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed 1 quart made onsite blue cheese dressing made with fresh blue cheese cold holding at 52F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed stated items had been removed from Walk-in cooler at 10:30 am. Operator voluntarily disposed of items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 12 sour cream souffle cups cold holding at 60F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed 1 quart made onsite blue cheese dressing made with fresh blue cheese cold holding at 52F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed stated items had been removed from Walk-in cooler at 10:30 am. Operator voluntarily disposed of items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hose lines for soda gun,going through tub holding drink ice are heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Issued stop sale for 30lbs of ice contaminated by soiled hose lines. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice and clean hose lines before refill with fresh ice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer at end of cooks line. Repeat 9-25-23
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected. Operator inverted filters.
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger and raw oysters Rockefeller on shelf in reach-in cooler over sliced onions and chopped parsley. Observed employee move food for proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers over raw fish in grill draw coolers. Observed employee move food for proper storage.Repeat 5-15-23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on floor in prep room.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor by door.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed ladle in dressing at cooks line make with broken handle wrapped with tape. Operator disposed of broke utensil.
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