CAPTAIN JACK'S WATERFRONT GRILLE

TARPON SPRINGS, FL

dba CAPTAIN JACKS OF TARPON LLC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille is a seating restaurant located at 21 Oscar Hill Road in Tarpon Springs with a capacity of 299 seats. The establishment offers waterfront dining with a full bar and features live music. According to online sources, the venue provides tropical, laid-back old Florida-style waterfront dining and operates what is described as the largest tiki bar in Tarpon Springs.

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Food Safety Score

66 /100 · Below average

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jun 30, 2026 Call Back - Complied 0 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 1 inspection cycle in the last 36 months.

  • Dec 11, 2025 cycle score 66 (100% weight) · 3 high, 0 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

DBPR Inspection History

4 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Apr 22, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13633771 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Feb 17, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

No employee health policy or inadequate policy
Class: Food Visit ID: 13631967 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Feb 12, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

Person in charge not present or not performing duties
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13631666 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Person in charge not present or not performing duties
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
Inadequate handwashing facilities
Food from unapproved or unknown source
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Class: Food Visit ID: 10940460 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
21 OSCAR HILL RD
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
Seating
299 seats
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Charlotte (code 8)

License

License Number
SEA6215222
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jun 30, 2026

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