GRAND PLAZA CAFE
4038-4040 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727.264.8878
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053016 | Aug 27, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 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 foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen - raw chicken in plastic containers over waffles, operator moved chicken to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers stained Top and front of toasters on cook line
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. Tom, Gaetano
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over corned beef hash, operator moved to other shelf
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. In vertical freezer in back kitchen- raw chicken, beef in plastic containers over on up in rings and French fries
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) pan over filled, moved to walk in cooler Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards stained Toasters soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu not identified as undercooked. Operator marked menus either as risk next to consumer advisory and eggs Benedict before end of inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has eggs, pooled eggs on cook line with times marked but no plan, provided operator with time control form.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line, faucet broken, water temp 70F. Operator has ordered part.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed strawberries on top of container of pork, strawberries moved to other shelf
Jun 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in ware washing area: chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatos (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight. No temperatures taken today. Food was not prepared today per chef. Sitting on cookline ambient: hash browns (70F - Cold Holding) chef states they have been sitting on the counter since 9am. Employee placed in the freezer for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on flip top cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has egg wash and shell eggs on time as a public health control, no procedure available when requested.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jun 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched toast with bare hands to put on sandwich. Discussed the need to wear gloves or use utensils. Employee reheated food to 147F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mozzarella cheese removed from package on 6/5/25. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatos (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in ware washing area: chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatos (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight. No temperatures taken today. Food was not prepared today per chef. Sitting on cookline ambient: hash browns (70F - Cold Holding) chef states they have been sitting on the counter since 9am. Employee placed in the freezer for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on flip top cooler.
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. Employees unable to find updated trainings at time of inspection. Only observed expired training for Keith expired 9/1/2022.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has egg wash and shell eggs on time as a public health control, no procedure available when requested.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made 6/15/25 with no date mark. Employee date marked. Sausage removed from package 6/15/25. No date mark. Operator added date mark. ** Milk opened on 6/15/25 not date mark. Employee added date. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marguerite Cottone expired 9/6/2024 no other manager certification for establishment
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty plate from table then touched clean cup and filled with beverage and took to customer without washing hands, discussed with operator proper hand washing procedure
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs ambient temperature 52F, brought out of cooler at 9am, provided operator with Form HR 5022-090, he completed during inspection and time marked the eggs
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marguerite Cottone expired 9/6/2024 no other manager certification for establishment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken cutlets stored over ready-to-eat lemon juice and dressing in reach-in cooler on cook line. Moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in handwash sink on cook line. Removed from handwash sink.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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 in vertical cooler and walk in cooler over ready to eat, grits, cut onions operator moved to bottom shelf
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict listed on menu not identified as undercooked.
Establishment advertised a specific brand of a product, but used another brand. Menu shows eggbeaters" actual brand in restaurant is "great value " discussed with manager on duty, states they dont use "Eggbeaters, they tell the customer that they have egg whites. operator crossed egg beaters off all menus.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes under ware washing are are down into drain elbow floor level.
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -soda nozzle -can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rack of cups and bucket stored inside hand sink in dish machine area, items removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In multiple area of the rear kitchen and cook line. Under and behind equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple pieces of equipment throughout the establishment in need of cleaning.
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