BONEFISH GRILL
10750 SR 54, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727.372.7540
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
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DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect inside dry storage rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026004388 | Dec 22, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2021056793 | Oct 6, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic acid sanitizer at proper strength per manufacturer instructions. Corrected to proper strength.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands less than 5 seconds, did
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands less than 5 seconds, did
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from salamander-diced Tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); Imperial shrimp/ scallop mix;60F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), operator states temperatures were taken at 8 am. cooler was turned off when inspector arrived. see stop sale In cooler between broilers- fontina cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Moved to freezer. Recheck Fontina 42F, cheddar 43F,
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Single faucet near floor
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect inside dry storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler. Sauté cooler asparagus (50F - Cold Holding); green beans (49F - Cold Holding) Employee put into walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle inside ice cream freezer. Manager moved
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine temperature 153F, manager filled triple sink with sanitizer, sink and surface sanitizer at 700ppm
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Last training log report conducted on 2-7-2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, dish area and bar
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rightside make line: mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); imperial topping with shrimp and scallops (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding). Left char grill make line: blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); fontina (46F - Cold Holding) Product left in make line overnight. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rightside make line: mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); imperial topping with shrimp and scallops (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding). Left char grill make line: blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); fontina (46F - Cold Holding) Product left in make line overnight. Stop sale issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pack prep sink. Manager refilled
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager unable to access agreements and food safety training list missing new hires since 2-7-2023
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. Last training log report conducted on 2-7-2023.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On cook line hand sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packs of salmon in walk in cooler just finished thawing. Manager cut open packs
Equipment in poor repair. 3 make line coolers have ice buildup. 2 of them are not maintaining temperature on rails
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Manager turned on lights on cook line and expo line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, dish area and bar
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of red nozzle of soda gun
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed current license
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee water in cooler on cook line, operator removed
Food stored on floor. Case of broccoli on floor in prep area, operator put on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On cook line, drop in freezer Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On wood door in bar.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in bar stored in container touching bottle. Operator sanitized, put in bin, handle up
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door cooler on cook lline, In back of cooler, cannot be viewed or reached. Manager moved to front of cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame and gasket of drawer, 1 door cooler by fryers Behind and around soda nozzles at wait station
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall in kitchen Lights in kitchen Vents in kitchen, wait station
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar by pos, moved to bucket
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.