Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Aug 3, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedFloors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 6217253|Public Food Service Establishment|Pinellas County, FloridaInspected Aug 3, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
JOHNNYS TAPHOUSE & GRILL LLC
224 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
State inspectors have documented 9 high-priority violations at JOHNNYS TAPHOUSE & GRILL LLC over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 34 violations, including 9 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Serious
18.2
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against TARPON SPRINGS
Scores higher than 9% of the 105 inspected restaurants in TARPON SPRINGS on the trailing-year record.
Against Pinellas County
9 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Pinellas County average of 2.4.
This kitchen9
County average2.4
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
15 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 4, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.
973 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Jul 30, 2026
Disposition
Warning IssuedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Mar 17, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Oct 6, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 4, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.
672 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Sep 26, 2025
Disposition
Warning IssuedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×3
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
May 16, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Routine - Food
Dec 16, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×3
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Feb 19, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 4, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.
77 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Feb 13, 2024
Disposition
Warning IssuedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Complaint Full
Dec 4, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedMissing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 4, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.
0 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 11 — Complaint Full
Dec 4, 2023
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×3
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×3
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Sep 6, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedMissing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Complaint Full
Jul 26, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedMissing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 14 — Complaint Full
Jul 25, 2023
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 15 — Routine - Food
Jul 5, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingRoaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Hands must be washed and gloves changed at the required moments — after touching the floor, raw food, or anything unclean — and eating, drinking, or smoking is not allowed in food areas. Hands are the most common way pathogens reach food.
On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 3 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site