TARPON SPRINGS, Pinellas County

JOHNNY GRITS

857 E KLOSTERMAN RD, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
3 High Priority
Nov 10, 2025
City
TARPON SPRINGS
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 24181037

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lb cans of corned beef.

08A-05-6

Detail 24181047

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat items in freezer in back room. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24181041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in reach in cooler at bar 54F was held since 8am. Operator moved to freezer, cooled to 39. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24181042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 24181038

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pot stored in hand wash sink by office area. Operator removed coffee pot. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24181034

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by handwash sink at bar.

14-01-5

Detail 24181046

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used for scoop for sugar in storage area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24181033

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over handwash sink in cook line.

36-03-4

Detail 24181049

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall in disrepair. Molding on wall behind three compartment sink warped and in disrepair

14-09-4

Detail 24181035

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved and soiled. Green Cutting board in back area of kitchen grooved.

08B-20-4

Detail 24181044

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 6lb cans of corned beef with other cans in dry storage.

40-06-5

Detail 24181036

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones and AirPods stored above food preparation area and clean dishes. Operator moved items. Employee phone on prep area in bar. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24181039

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.

36-24-5

Detail 24181040

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall on cook line next to entrance has a hole in it.

14-42-4

Detail 24181048

Basic - Hood filters have gaps over cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24181045

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over dish machine soiled with debris

16-46-4

Detail 24181043

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers and bowls in warewashing station Repeat Violation

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-24-5

Detail 24019165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in wall in kitchen Floors in kitchen and storage areas soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24019163

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan over dish machine Hinges on coolers on cook line Fan guards in vertical silver cooler Sides of equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24019166

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers on dish rack in back room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24019164

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler on end of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-07-4

Detail 24018379

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes, no date, white mold like substance, in reach in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24018391

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers on under flat top- Raw shrimp, hamburgers over cooked onions, diced tomatoes, operator move raw to bottom drawer In vertical freezer in back room- container of ice cream in pan with unpackaged beef, moved to bottom. Unpackaged raw beef over cooked onions, beef moved to bottom Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24018386

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hollandaise marked 8/22, see stop sale Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24018392

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach under silver vertical coolers coolers in back room of kitchen 1 live roach in sticky trap on counter at wait station Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24018382

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hollandaise marked 8/22, see stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24018381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in bar- butter pads (45F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago, operator moved to other cooler recheck 43F Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24018389

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner on counter at wait station next to and over food, moved to floor . Corrected On-Site Warning

05-11-4

Detail 24018383

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Thermometer in back of cooler, by office, moved to front Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24018384

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately- 45 dead roaches in sticky traps in dry storage room 15 dead roaches in sticky glass door cooler in storage area 20 dead roaches in sticky trap under storage shelf across from coolers in back of kitchen 150 dead roaches under silver vertical coolers in back room 8 sticky traps on cook line under equipment with approx 20 dead roaches in each trap Roach egg sack on top of bag of polenta in back room 5 dead roaches on floor at wait station 8 dead roaches in sticky traps at wait station on wire shelf 8 dead roaches in sticky trap on floor in bar 20 dead roaches in sticky traps under espresso machine. 1 Roach egg sac under cash register in bar Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24018387

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in cooler with employee food in multiple coolers Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24018380

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in wall in kitchen Floors in kitchen and storage areas soiled Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24018385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan over dish machine Hinges on coolers on cook line Fan guards in vertical silver cooler Sides of equipment on cook line Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24018390

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers on dish rack in back room Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24018388

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler on end of cook line Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 23624155

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 23624157

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.

03F-02-5

Detail 23624158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for cooked sausage links. Operator time marked item. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23624156

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator removed item. Hand wash sink in bar used as dump sink for ice. Operator melted ice. Reviewed with Manager. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23624154

Intermediate - Spray bottle on cart at front counter containing window cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled item windex. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 23378578

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plates without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with cook, he took gloves off and properly washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23378579

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above diced tomatoes on cook line in drawers, raw burgers moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23378580

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as raw Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23378577

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back prep area, containers of oil put on crates Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 22834110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22834111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from griddle - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 22808999

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher machine 0ppm, inspector had employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, quaternary sanitizer in sink at 200ppm Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22809000

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above cooked chicken in drawers on cook line, employee moved raw burgers to bottom drawer Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22809001

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked towel up off floor then wrapped container of tomatoes without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper glove change and hand washing with employee, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22809002

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled

22-08-4

Detail 22808998

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled

29-49-6

Detail 22809003

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from griddle

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 22466848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22466846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22466845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22466847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 23

22-41-4

Detail 22396743

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. Dishmachine sanitizer at 0ppm, manager set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes, sanitizer at 100ppm in 3 compartment sink Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22396751

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook came in the back door from outside put gloves on and started preparing food without washing hands Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22396759

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then handling clean dishes Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22396757

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over diced tomatoes in drawers on cook line Raw shell egg above sliced cheese in reach in cooler Raw food moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22396750

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in hand sink by dish machine, dog bowls removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22396761

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has food debris in it Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22396762

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as raw Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22396756

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22396754

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink on cook line, hot water turned on under hand sink, water temperature 107F Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22396763

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22396760

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Electric scooter in prep area of kitchen next to employee preparing food Cell phone on top of reach in cooler Items removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22396744

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher with no hair restraint on, dishwasher put hair net on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22396758

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22396748

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line under equipment soiled Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22396749

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22396752

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22396742

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22396741

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in prep area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22396753

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22396747

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22396746

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water in reach in cooler, employee drink removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22396745

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cook line soiled Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22396755

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket with chlorine now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 21842509

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

22-02-4

Detail 21842506

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled

14-09-4

Detail 21842513

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards

13-03-4

Detail 21842511

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher has no hair restraint on

36-17-5

Detail 21842510

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen

33-23-4

Detail 21842514

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

14-69-4

Detail 21842507

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cook line Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21842508

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep reach in cooler next to heat lamp

36-27-5

Detail 21842512

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled on cook line

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21621987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage patties over cooked sausage gravy. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21621986

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in bottle of bus cart not labeled.

16-21-4

Detail 21621982

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 21621985

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill and fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21621984

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of rice stored on floor in storage room.

14-69-4

Detail 21621983

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 21621988

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