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ALEX PLACE

7846 GRAND BLVD, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-843-9690

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6112859
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects. In bar under and in front of 3 compartment sink, approximately 20 small flies, no food in bar. Operator began to kill flies and clean area. Recheck, found 3 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017050326Aug 31, 2017Nov 7, 2017$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in walk in cooler and the side of the fryer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, on the floor by the stove. 1 dead roach, at the bar area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the stove and cook like is soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler is soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the door frame.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The operator replaced the ripped foil.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 8, 2025 · Walk in cooler mixed Shredded cheese 48F, raw ribs 47F Admin Complaint
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects. In bar under and in front of 3 compartment sink, approximately 20 small flies, no food in bar. Operator began to kill flies and clean area. Recheck, found 3 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator sprayed Real Kill ant and roach spray in bar ear floor. Can states for household use only. Discussed with operator
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and beef over French fries and onions rings, operator rearranged freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse - In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
High priority/22-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler Cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 are from 2003, dishwasher added, bar moved to in front of kitchen, walk in cooler move from front of restaurant right kitchen, ice machine added
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · No plans have been received submitted per plan review Admin Complaint
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of lift top cooler by holding pans, on cook,one
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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 are from 2003, dishwasher added, bar moved to in front of kitchen, walk in cooler move from front of restaurant right kitchen, ice machine added
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator changed jug, still 0 ppm, will use 3 compartment sink to San dishes
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · Dish machine not set up Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.