EARLY START BREAKFAST & LUNCH
8536 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 7272038442
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (45F - Cold Holding); purple cabbage (45F - Cold Holding)operator put covers on pans and will turn temperature down
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by mop sink
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold, standing water in bottom of cooler.
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time less than 10 seconds.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ open and operating, serving time/temperature for safety foods, unable to issue license, previous AC issued for plan review 5/20/25 put on warning for food temperatures out.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef in pans over cooked potatoes, operator moved raw to bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding). At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (46F - Cold Holding) At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) Food was moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 9 am. Temperatures not taken since Saturday. See stop sale. Operator will put all time/temperature for safety items on time control until cooler is repaired
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and smoked salmon on menu, nothing notating that they undercooked or raw.operator marked menu with dot next to items and consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by mop sink
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold, standing water in bottom of cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line -soiled towels, food debris
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes over bags of shredded cheese, operator moved raw moved unwashed produce to bottom.
May 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time 7 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with operator.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler - pooled eggs and raw beef parties over ham and cooked sausage. In walk in cooler - raw beef over ham, produce. Operator rearranged all
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station - butter pats (67F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 2.25 hours ago. See stop sale. Emailed time control form to operator
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict on menu do not indicate that they are under cooked.
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 2005, Wall added to dining room/ kitchen, steam table removed, deli case removed, 4 ft of kitchen space removed, dish machine added next to 3 compartment sink.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time 7 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with operator.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler - pooled eggs and raw beef parties over ham and cooked sausage. In walk in cooler - raw beef over ham, produce. Operator rearranged all
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station - butter pats (67F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 2.25 hours ago. See stop sale. Emailed time control form to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of dish soap on hand wash sink in kitchen
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict on menu do not indicate that they are under cooked.
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 2005, Wall added to dining room/ kitchen, steam table removed, deli case removed, 4 ft of kitchen space removed, dish machine added next to 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water over seasonings in kitchen, operator discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw pork over noodles. Operator moved to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (45F - Cold Holding); purple cabbage (45F - Cold Holding)operator put covers on pans and will turn temperature down
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