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6238 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-232-2825
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on end of cook line- raw chicken over cheese, operator rearranged freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serve filled water pitcher in hand wash sink at wait station. Discussed use of hand wash sink with staff and operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade
Dec 11, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At hot or cold threaded faucets
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over Apples, operator moved eggs to bottom Raw chicken skewers over beef in drawers on cook line
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At hot or cold threaded faucets
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket, on floor, greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Pvc from ice machine in hand wash sink at wait station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap over hand wash sink in prep area, operator moved removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink on cook line Approximately. Discussed use of hand wash sink with staff and manager on duty
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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. Grouper 3, 8 0z Salmon 6 6 oz Snapper 3 10 oz
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on top of prep table, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets on floor in walk in cooler
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over read to heat vegetables. Operator relocated.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for burgers. Provided operator with paper consumer advisory. Consumer advisory is now hanging.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwash sink on cook line. Operator put up sign.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 employees preparing food and one server with no certified food manager on duty
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. Salmon still in original packaging in reach in cooler on cook line thawed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, salad dressings, container of fry oil on floor in dry storage
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then put gloves on and started preparing food without washing hands
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area has sanitizer and detergent buckets that are hooked up to dispenser stored in them, garbage can in front of it, items removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 employees preparing food and one server with no certified food manager on duty
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area, paper towels restocked
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Salmon still in original packaging in reach in cooler on cook line thawed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, salad dressings, container of fry oil on floor in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, tongs removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped film roll on floor picked it up with gloved hands and then touched a clean bowl without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employees
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper sink for hand washing with operator
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put gloves on without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with operator
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped film roll on floor picked it up with gloved hands and then touched a clean bowl without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employees
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee did not use soap when washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with operator
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.raw beef not in package above shrimp in reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. pepper Jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding) employee put ice on product in reach in cooler sliced Swiss cheese (56F - Cold Holding); white American cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, see stop sale
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper sink for hand washing with operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink in kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet will not turn on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle
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.