Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia, FL 33922 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605229
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwashing sink in ware washing area blocked by kart. The chef removed kart from blocking handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed No handwashing sign in Unisex Restroom.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.