TARPON RIVER BREWING
280 SW 6 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not working at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use main dish machine (chlorine 100ppm) until bar unit is properly sanitizing. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By left cookline flip top. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Walk in cooler - Food stored under dripping water line - under circulation fan. Operator moved items away from dripping water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat orange juice. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. To right of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Raw seafood in walk in cooler. Operator stored items away from dripping line. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gaps above threshold on large sliding door. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main bar - near ice well.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large sliding door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large sliding door. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large sliding door. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline hand sink leaking from under sink. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).