Tarpon Point Grill & Marina
121 Playmore Dr, Venice, FL 34293 · Permanent Food Service · License 6803955
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Extension granted on Nov 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Grade capped at CA high-priority violation not yet fixed: live, small flying insects found
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Operator has time remaining of 60 days from original inspection date. Call back inspection for January 1, 2027 to confirm plan review has been submitted for changes to kitchen.
More time given
- First visitNov 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observe raw shell eggs over pickle bucket in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 10 small flying insect at outdoor bar landing on beer tap spouts.
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has remodeled, kitchen moved, dishwashing, sinks, and hand sinks, and has not submitted any plans for review
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at cooks line.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed out door ice machine with heavy buildup of mold-like substance.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.