ART'S TAP HOUSE
8631 OLD COUNTY ROAD 54, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-376-1164
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026020940 | Mar 19, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $160 |
| 3--2016035249 | Jun 20, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handsink in the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels.
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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in coler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles at the bar area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave.
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A bowl in the handwash sink in the front counter. The operator moved the bowl.
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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line machines is soiled with grease.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame of the reach-in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in back room, raw bacon over dressing, operator moved bacon to bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at front counter - Mac n cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (50F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); discarded, recheck, coleslaw 42F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter - Mac n cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (50F - Cold Holding), see stop sale coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); discarded, recheck coleslaw 42F, Temps taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug of soap on top of ice machine, operator moved to floor
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler at front counter stained.
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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room.
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some locked in office
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza make cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Keg cooler floor damaged
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot, from previous day, operator states that he knows cooler doesn't work and was planning to throw away. See stop!sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers stained Reach in coolers Fry baskets
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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall. By front counter Walk in cooler floor damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers Exterior of cooler, vent
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Deli ham in same pan as raw chicken and under raw beef, in drawer under flat top, moved to other drawer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot, from previous day, operator states that he knows cooler doesn't work and was planning to throw away. See stop!sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug of dish soap on top of ice machine, operator moved to storage shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers stained Reach in coolers Fry baskets
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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nathan, 1 year, Jessie 1 year
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler in dish room, ambient 55 F, cheese sauce 67F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall. By front counter Walk in cooler floor damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers Exterior of cooler, vent
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of tortilla shells in reach-in cooler underneath grill top on cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready-to-eat dressing packets in reach-in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Reference: 3-302.11(A)(1) FC: (A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (d) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. Priority: High Priority
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James M. Manager for more than 1 year
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned Cutting boards at both lift top coolers stained
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Deep hole in walk in cooler floor at door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make cooler
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Soda gun hose in bar is in ice to be served to customers, operator put clean sanitized container in ice to hold hose.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheee (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); diced precooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door lift top oncook line - Swiss cheee (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); diced precooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, no temperatures taken this morning.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened Saturday morning, no date.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James M. Manager for more than 1 year
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned Cutting boards at both lift top coolers stained
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled beverage on prep table over plastic forks, to go condiments, operator moved to bottom shelf
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in to go bag on top shelf of glass door cooler, discussed proper employee storage with manager on duty
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Deep hole in walk in cooler floor at door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom used by employees
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make cooler
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.