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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 134

9115 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-848-7599

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6101230
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front counter- butter blend portioned (54F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration at 7 am, manager moved back to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, in the office/maintenance room. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Two wet containers were nested. The operator moved them to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under/behind the cook line is soiled with grease and the floor in the walk in cooler is soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 4 containers cracked. The operator discarded the 4 cracked containers.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. The operator closed the grease lid.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line is soiled with food debris. The reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, on the left side, has slime buildup on the door frame.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. 1 metal strainer in poor condition. The operator discarded the strainer.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front line. Operator states the lid of cooler was left open. Operator took temperatures at 7:30am. half and half (47F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding) recheck half and half (43F); butter (42F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ecolab spray bottle hung on rack next to mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled
Basic/16-21-4
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom soiled
Basic/32-07-5
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above ice machine
Basic/36-32-5
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in storage area behind office.
Basic/35A-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked under prep table
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Counter under flat top grill in cook line area Monitor over grills in cook line area Interior of warmer drawers
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler under cold well in cook line area
Basic/29-49-6
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. 2 bags of water softener stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-74-1/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On end of cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Too many towels in bucket, operator changed water, towels submerged.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm in prep area, corrected to 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 4 cracked eggs in container with other eggs in reach in cooler in the cook line. Manager removed and discarded See stop sale
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake Mix (46F - Cold Holding) second temp at 41f 12:53pm,raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding) second temp at 42f at 12:54 pm, pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) second temp at 42f at 12:54pm, whipped topping (56F - Cold Holding) second temp at 19F, pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding) second temp at 32f,raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)second temp at 31 f All items were moved to freezer prior to second temperature taken
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon arrival, the operator had Bob Evan's employee training cards that were expired for all employees. During the inspection, the operator had two employees complete the training during the inspection.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on the floor by storage area next to the manager's office. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with grease, and food debris in cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lids
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line, towel bucket > 500 ppm, and in kitchen, corrected to 200 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vertical freezer gaskets on cook line Reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station cooler on south end
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dining room under booths, moisture damage Ceiling in dining room, signs and lights hanging from ceiling have dust accumulated
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door left open
Basic/32-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under grill on cook line soiled All gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor smell in both restrooms. Manager states all toilets have been replaced all plumbing in restrooms have been replaced and snaked. Restrooms are deep cleaned once a week. They have been advised from the plumber to have a smoke test done, per manager on duty.
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on north side and south side of dining room has mold like substance on it
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook,ice and in prep area at 0ppm, sanitizer buckets changed out, now at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front counter- butter blend portioned (54F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration at 7 am, manager moved back to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line Walk in freezer Ceiling vent in ladies room Ceiling tiles at expo
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of single door cooler, middle cook line Under side of not chocolate machine, by nozzles
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on end of cook line by coffee maker
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor in dry storage room
Basic/08B-74-1
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter by coffee maker, moved to bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.