Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

H'OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE

310 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24618132

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the three compartment sink area. The operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24618131

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no beard guard. The employee put on a beard guard. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24618130

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handsink at the outside bar area. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form 5030-111 sign. The operator put up the sign. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24618129

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 1 drink in the reach in cooler. The operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24329278

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket with metal scrubby in hand wash sink in dish room, operator removed . Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24329279

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alyssa, Joe.

11-26-1

Detail 24329281

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. Alyssa, Joe, hired more than 60 days ago. Read and signed employee health agreement Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24329280

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 23420177

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle bleach. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 23420175

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at hand wash sink in dry-storage area is missing.

10-20-4

Detail 23420176

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23116801

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-09-03: No proof of employee food training. No employees reporting agreement for any employees that have not been here over 60 days Admin Complaint

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22949677

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 22949678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22949673

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and scrapper in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22949676

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22949675

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22949679

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22949674

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning