TARPON RIVER BREWING
280 SW 6 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
License #1624507
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Mixed Health Record
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TARPON RIVER BREWING in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 10 critical, 11 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 14, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of Tarpon seasoning, a ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops were stored in a 1/3 pan that was soiled. The scoops and pan were washed and sanitized
- [08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the cook line make table, a cut avocado with the sticker still attached. The avocados were removed, stickers removed then washed prior to serving.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink, the dispenser was not dispensing. The dispenser needs to be replaced. The dispenser was replaced.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of bleach and degreaser was not labeled. The chef labeled the bottle
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