THE BOAT CLUB

Name: THE BOAT CLUB
Address: 1761 BECKETT WAY, TARPON SPRINGS, FL, 34689, US
Rating: 30.3

1761 BECKETT WAY, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

License #6216494

30.3 Grade F / 100

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August 15, 2026 · 12 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (emergency-order follow-up)

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THE BOAT CLUB in TARPON SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 30.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 15, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 13, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on August 15, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Countertop in kitchen, paint peeling
[32-02-4] Mens restroom has door, closed. Ladies room door open
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-22-4] No standing water on floor. Operator sealed interior corner of the wall at the floor and built the floor up with pressure treated wood.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall In Ladies room Hole in wall behind bar Window broken behind bar. Front of dining room has only screen from floor 2 ft up to actual wall
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. at 3 compartment sink
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Behind bar, screen is 1/2 mesh
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 35B-04-4 Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Multiple screened in walls in the dining room torn. The establishment has multiple open gaps going to the outside
[36-11-4] Operator sealed interior corner of the wall at the floor and built the floor up with pressure treated wood. Operator will raise the floor so there is no water entering the building during high tides. Floors will be smooth, non porous and easily cleanable.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with excessive dirt, leaves throughout establishment.
[51-16-7] 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/. Plans on file are not reflective of what the inspector is seeing at the establishment. There are no drain boards by the three compartment sink or splash guard between the hand wash sink and three compartment sink. There are two smokers/ grill outside on the porch on the east side of the building. There is an ice machine and what looks like an old cooler in outside bar area on the West side of the building. 3 small ice makers in kitchen area, and 1 ice maker next to hand wash sink in kitchen area. Spoke to plan reviewer in Tallahassee, Plans were submitted 12/2024 were withdrawn.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[32-02-4] Mens restroom has door, closed. Ladies room door open
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-22-4] 1 in of water on floor by black refrigerator, under window. Back patio has 2 inches of water
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with excessive dirt, leaves throughout establishment.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall In Ladies room Hole in wall behind bar Window broken behind bar. Front of dining room has only screen from floor 2 ft up to actual wall
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Countertop in kitchen, paint peeling
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. at 3 compartment sink
[28-13-6] 1 in of water on floor by black refrigerator, under window. Back porch has 2 inches of water .
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 35B-04-4 Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Multiple screened in walls in the dining room torn. The establishment has multiple open gaps going to the outside
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Insulation covering ceiling in food storage area, part of insulation has holes. Floors are uneven, river water underneath.
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Behind bar, screen is 1/2 mesh
[51-16-7] 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/. Plans on file are not reflective of what the inspector is seeing at the establishment. There are no drain boards by the three compartment sink or splash guard between the hand wash sink and three compartment sink. There are two smokers/ grill outside on the porch on the east side of the building. There is an ice machine and what looks like an old cooler in outside bar area on the West side of the building. 3 small ice makers in kitchen area, and 1 ice maker next to hand wash sink in kitchen area. Spoke to plan reviewer in Tallahassee, Plans were submitted 12/2024 were withdrawn.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[16-22-4] No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. 3 compartment sink unusable due to condensation from AC unit dripping water onto soiled spoon and into middle rinse sink. Possible cross contamination , establishment uses disposal cups, and bottled water, ice ice is used for beer bath.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Hand wash sink has hose connected to ice machine, to make ice, hand wash sink is unusable, operator states that she washes her hands in 3 compartment sink, hose was disconnected.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room or at hand wash sink in kitchen
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom left open, mens restroom has no door
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 1 wasp in dining room, wasp flew out door
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tide is rising, water coming into building from river, standing water in kitchen area by black refrigerator.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Insulation covering ceiling in food storage area, part of insulation has holes. Floors are uneven, river water underneath.
[54-01-5] Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking cigarette in dining room.
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. at 3 compartment sink
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from AC into 3 compartment sink into middle sink, possible cross contamination.
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Behind bar, screen is 1/2 mesh
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Countertop in kitchen, paint peeling
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 52 roach droppings on counter by shirts for sale, and 1 roach egg sack 13 roach droppings on shelf next to black refrigerator by back door
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with excessive dirt, leaves throughout establishment.
[28-13-6] Waste water on ground of establishment. Establishment is located at 1761 Beckett Way, Tarpon Springs on the Anclote River Half of the establishment is located on a dock on the river. During high tide the establishment takes on water. The water is approximately 2 inches at the deepest point and is located in the prep/ food area.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 35B-04-4 Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Multiple screened in walls in the dining room torn. The establishment has multiple open gaps going to the outside
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms
[51-16-7] 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/. Plans on file are not reflective of what the inspector is seeing at the establishment. There are no drain boards by the three compartment sink or splash guard between the hand wash sink and three compartment sink. There are two smokers/ grill outside on the porch on the east side of the building. There is an ice machine and what looks like an old cooler in outside bar area on the West side of the building. 3 small ice makers in kitchen area, and 1 ice maker next to hand wash sink in kitchen area. Spoke to plan reviewer in Tallahassee, Plans were submitted 12/2024 were withdrawn.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall In Ladies room Hole in wall behind bar Window broken behind bar. Front of dining room has only screen from floor 2 ft up to actual wall