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GRILLE 19 ASIAN FUSION INC

10164 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727.459.5309

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113987
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cooling)
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. chlorine test strips expired.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cooling)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler on cook line - fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding)made 4 hours ago, see stop sale
High priority/03D-06-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pant of scallops and bag of chicken in hand wash sink installed prep room, operator killed moved removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed carrots and onions over buckets of sauce
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage in cart by kitchen door, beverage on top of dish machine, both removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and lemons over sauces in walk in cooler, operator moved produce.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster and raw crab stored over ready-to-eat sauce in reach in cooler across from fryers. Employee moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fish Roe (54F - Cold Holding) in sushi bar area. Employee added more ice and water to product to rapidly cool fish roe.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Observed 4 dead roaches on premises in corner of bar and sushi area. Operator had employee remove, clean, and sanitize area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Revised Approved Plans are missing items. 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/. Three compartment sink is on opposite side of the wall. One door refrigerator, two door freezer and prep sink added to walk in cooler area. There is no prep table in this area. The refrigerated prep table next to the soda dispenser is no longer there. There is a prep table instead. Directly across there is another prep table. On the cooks line across from the hoods is a refrigerated prep table. The rice cookers and floor range are switched. There is a prep table and refrigerator across from the rice cooker area. There is a prep table on the cooks line. Behind the sushi bar there is no poke cooler but a small one door refrigerator has been added next to the salamander. There is a two door cooler by the coffee tea area, not protected from customers.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Poke cooler, fruit cooler, the sushi coolers around the sushi bar are missing, work station around sushi bar not shown on plans, 2 compartment prep sink shown on plans, it is only a single compartment sink in establishment , table in sushi bar area with rice holder on it not shown on plans, two additional rice holders in sushi bar area not on plans Time Extended
Objectionable odors in bar area.
Basic/36-64-5/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
Revised Approved Plans are missing items. 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/. Three compartment sink is on opposite side of the wall. One door refrigerator, two door freezer and prep sink added to walk in cooler area. There is no prep table in this area. The refrigerated prep table next to the soda dispenser is no longer there. There is a prep table instead. Directly across there is another prep table. On the cooks line across from the hoods is a refrigerated prep table. The rice cookers and floor range are switched. There is a prep table and refrigerator across from the rice cooker area. There is a prep table on the cooks line. Behind the sushi bar there is no poke cooler but a small one door refrigerator has been added next to the salamander. There is a two door cooler by the coffee tea area, not protected from customers.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Objectionable odors in bar area.
Basic/36-64-5

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.