FRIENDLY TARPON TAVERN

With 5 documented inspections, FRIENDLY TARPON TAVERN in TAMPA has achieved a 4.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3120 West Gandy Boulevard

Tampa, Florida, 33611

Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921601

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775940

42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator set mop to dry at time of inspection
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink nearest to kitchen area. Operator replaced soap during inspection

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494158

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482009

29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 60 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change ownership Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454582

29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 60 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file. Warning
50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Change ownership Warning
31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 7 Day Warning. Verified with plans on file. Warning