FITZGERALD'S
5811 NEBRASKA AVE, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 7278169092
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In bin with bottle of Bloody Mary mix, operator moved to ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above walk in cooler door and 3 compartment sink Shelves in walk in cooler
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf on cook line
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over cooked chicken wings, operator moved raw to bottom.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Soda gun nozzles in bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside, open to customers and foot traffic, has no lock.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- cheese (45F - Cold Holding) pan overfilled, moved to freezer
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in 3 compartment sink > 400, operator added water, Corrected to 200 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards, meat cutting in process on top of hand wash sink, no other hand wash sink in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
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. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep area, meat prep in process. Operator removed beverages
May 8, 2025Administrative 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen, manager replaced batteries, soap dispenser now working properly
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna 5 oz, 1 pkg Salmon 6oz, 4 pkg. Mahi 5, 3 pkg.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, temps not taken today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays over hand wash sink, using for prep, operator removed
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. Ahi tuna 5 oz, 1 pkg Salmon 6oz, 4 pkg. Mahi 5, 3 pkg. see stop sale
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical cooler and reach in cooler on cook line
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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 Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 53F
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes cut around 10am at 53F at 3:15pm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee set up with cutting board and scale portioning meats on hand sink in kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Meagan manager on duty with no manager certification
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on shelf above steam table in kitchen
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while cutting meats
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage and chili thawing in prep sinks with no running water
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above sauces and shepherds pie in walk in cooler, raw fish moved to bottom shelf
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef, ham in Saran Wrap in walk in cooler, employee date marked items
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
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.
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.
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. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in the original packaging, package states to removed from packaging before thawing, employee cut package
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.