VENICE, Sarasota County

TARPON POINT GRILL & MARINA

121 PLAYMORE DR, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24438069

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda at inside bar closest to front door. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine at outside wait station.

41-17-4

Detail 24438070

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at outside bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

36-34-5

Detail 24438065

Basic - Ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated grease, and dust at cooks line.

36-32-5

Detail 24438062

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut is ceiling y end of cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 24438067

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25 Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24438066

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hand wash floor at cooks line is in disrepair.

36-11-4

Detail 24438063

Basic - Floors at cooks line not maintained smooth and durable.

14-20-4

Detail 24438064

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in reach-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-12-25 Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24438068

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cooks line with heavy grease buildup.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23625564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at cooks line make table at 53F.

41-17-4

Detail 23625562

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 23625560

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee water bottles on counters and on top of make cables at cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 23625561

Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-20-4

Detail 23625566

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed rip torn foil in reach-in-cooler at end of line on shelves.

06-01-5

Detail 23625565

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduce oxygen packaging qqqfish in sink in standing water no warning water was turned on. Employee turn water back on proper method.

24-18-4

Detail 23625563

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean equipment rack by dishwasher area.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23321937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at inside bar have mold-like-substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 23321935

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at end of cooks line.

12B-01-4

Detail 23321936

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at cooks line.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 22525436

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hose lines for soda gun,going through tub holding drink ice are heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Issued stop sale for 30lbs of ice contaminated by soiled hose lines. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice and clean hose lines before refill with fresh ice.

01B-02-5

Detail 22525435

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 12 sour cream souffle cups cold holding at 60F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed 1 quart made onsite blue cheese dressing made with fresh blue cheese cold holding at 52F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed stated items had been removed from Walk-in cooler at 10:30 am. Operator voluntarily disposed of items.

03A-02-5

Detail 22525438

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 12 sour cream souffle cups cold holding at 60F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed 1 quart made onsite blue cheese dressing made with fresh blue cheese cold holding at 52F at wait staff station on cooks line. Observed stated items had been removed from Walk-in cooler at 10:30 am. Operator voluntarily disposed of items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22525441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hose lines for soda gun,going through tub holding drink ice are heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Issued stop sale for 30lbs of ice contaminated by soiled hose lines. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice and clean hose lines before refill with fresh ice. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22525440

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer at end of cooks line. Repeat 9-25-23 Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22525434

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 22525439

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

25-06-4

Detail 22525437

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected. Operator inverted filters. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22312054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger and raw oysters Rockefeller on shelf in reach-in cooler over sliced onions and chopped parsley. Observed employee move food for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22312051

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers over raw fish in grill draw coolers. Observed employee move food for proper storage.Repeat 5-15-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22312053

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.

36-22-4

Detail 22312052

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on floor in prep room.

14-69-4

Detail 22312055

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor by door.

14-12-4

Detail 22312056

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed ladle in dressing at cooks line make with broken handle wrapped with tape. Operator disposed of broke utensil. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 21860768

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw fish at cooks line grill draw cooler. Observed employee rearrange items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

28-13-5

Detail 21860758

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed ground drain outside back door of kitchen not draining and backed up. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21860766

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21860762

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 7-29-22 Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21860763

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cooks line use as dump sink. Warning

51-12-5

Detail 21860764

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed main bar and half of dining room and wait staff station being removed and remolded with plans to move to move plumbing. Repeat 7-29-22 Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21860765

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 21860760

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment did not consumer advisory for raw oysters posted. Operator stated it was lost during remodeling. Printed oyster consumer advisory and observed operator post inside restaurant and at outside bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21860757

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Repeat 7-29-22 Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21860755

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at cooks line grooved and no longer cleanable. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21860759

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21860756

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop. Container of standing water 75F on cooks line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21860761

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21860767

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at wait staff station at front of kitchen. Warning

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-12-5

Detail 21512336

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed main bar and half of dining room and wait staff station being removed and remolded with plans to move hand washing sink at wait staff station and add hand sink to bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: No plan review information submitted in onbase. Time Extended

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21233103

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler draws at grill station. Observed employee move chicken to top draw and fish to bottom draw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21233104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance at soda gun at outside bar. Observed employee clean soda gun. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Observed operator wash can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-12-5

Detail 21233099

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed main bar and half of dining room and wait staff station being removed and remolded with plans to move hand washing sink at wait staff station and add hand sink to bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21233101

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen and outside bar. Repeat Violation Warning

24-14-4

Detail 21233102

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes stored between equipment at cooks line. Observed employee remove and clean knifes. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21233100

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of energy drink in reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Observed employee remove and dispose of drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21233105

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21233106

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line. Observed employee place sanitizer buckets on bottom shelf aways from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 10Basic: 6Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 21056615

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented (number 10) cans of diced tomatoes on can rack. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21056623

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21056605

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties and chicken stored over cooked chicken wings and raw fish in reach-in cooler draw on cooks line. Observed employee rearrange items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 21056619

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21056610

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date of item used. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 21056609

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21056622

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 21056606

Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink at end of cooks line next to freezer with no running water. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21056612

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front on kitchen blocked with pans in sink . Observed operator remove pans Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21056614

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21056620

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21056613

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21056617

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot or cold water at hand sink at end of cooks line. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21056607

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by Walk-in cooler interior with mold-like substance. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21056616

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen and at inside and outside bars not secured. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 21056621

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line bottom of prep table by dishwasher area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21056618

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage glass on shelf above soup hot hold table at wait station in kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21056608

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at outside bar hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21056611

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers at shelf by dishwasher area. Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 20640890

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 20640889

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed melted cutting board at the grill top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 10Total: 23

35A-09-4

Detail 20614874

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed smalls ants inside container of crushed ritz crackers. See stop sale. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20614871

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces inside the walk in cooler. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20614875

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed team member rinse gloves under running water and cut vegetables. Operator had employee to stop, remove gloves and wash hands properly. Then team member placed on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 20614879

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed smalls ants inside container of crushed ritz crackers. See stop sale. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20614880

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of butter milk and opened container of guacamole in the walk in cooler with not date mark. Cooked stated the butter milk and guacamole was opened 10/25/21. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20614865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fruit slicer with mold like substance on the white fins that enter the blades on the prep table. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 20614866

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20614873

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20614883

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed three cooks, and four servers at the establishment that handle food. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20614881

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the walk in freezer. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 20614876

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied inside the walk in cooler. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20614885

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles in the reach in cooler next to the slicer not date marked. Cooked noodles were cooked 10/25/2021, operator placed date mark on the cooked noodles. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20614867

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the inside bar. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20614863

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20614868

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf across from the ware washing station. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 20614878

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed melted cutting board at the grill top. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20614877

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20614882

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20614869

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20614864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to the walk in freezer. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20614870

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles throughout the kitchen. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 20614872

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20614884

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in plastic container not labeled. Warning