TARPON RIVER BREWING
280 SW 6 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-353-3193
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish in right side cookline flip top drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025029092 | Feb 18, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023052634 | Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020003835 | Jan 3, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2019053455 | Oct 11, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink, the dispenser was not dispensing. The dispenser needs to be replaced. The dispenser was replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of bleach and degreaser was not labeled. The chef labeled the bottle
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of Tarpon seasoning, a ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops were stored in a 1/3 pan that was soiled. The scoops and pan were washed and sanitized
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the cook line make table, a cut avocado with the sticker still attached. The avocados were removed, stickers removed then washed prior to serving.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In kitchen left fliptop unit lower cooler, house salsa (51F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (48-51F - Cold Holding); smoked fish dip (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and in unit from 11:00am. Employee removed back to walk in to rechill. 2) in kitchen right fliptop unit, cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (4051F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut kale (48F - Cold Holding) LOWER - cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and in unit from 11:00am. Employee began removing items to walk in cooler to rechill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen sanitizer buckets both reading over 500ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm quaternary.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of triple sink and at end of cook line closest to triple sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at far end of bar.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, two containers cooked pasta at proper temperature not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage, bulk sugar and flour containers not labeled.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with brooms and dirt cloth hamper. Operator moved
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not working at cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on soiled surface. Operatior moved to clean surface
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat orange juice. Operator stored all items properly.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By left cookline flip top.
Walk in cooler - Food stored under dripping water line - under circulation fan. Operator moved items away from dripping water.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 employee cutting fresh lemons without gloves. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. To right of walk in cooler.
Food stored under dripping water line. Raw seafood in walk in cooler. Operator stored items away from dripping line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw sausage stored over potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left cookline flip top - sour cream (60F). Per operator item was placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Observed item stored next to heat source. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gaps above threshold on large sliding door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main bar - near ice well.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large sliding door.
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish in right side cookline flip top drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 100 rodent droppings along wall and behind pallets of empty cans and bags of grain. Approximately 40 rodent droppings on top of shrink wrapped pallet of empty cans. This warehouse area houses large bags of grain and is next to floor to ceiling sliding door. Affected area is separate from kitchen food prep area and food storage areas. Operator began removing droppings during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu. Operator posted a consumer advisory.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large sliding door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline hand sink leaking from under sink.
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.