HILLTOP CAFE
9322 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-862-3333
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078409 | Oct 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2018039114 | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the corner of the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles in the kitchen area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Christopher and Sheree
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle by triple sink. Yellow spray bottle in wait station.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior side door on refrigerator in wait station in disrepair.
Oct 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 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 measured at 10ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize at 50ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not change gloves and wash after cracking eggs. Proceeded to add cheese to omelette. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands.
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. Sent to operator form HR 5030-104
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer for food contact surfaces during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent form HR 5022-090
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. Christopher and Sheree
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle by triple sink. Yellow spray bottle in wait station.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in wait station.
Employee beverage container on shelf above 3 compartment sink with clean equipment. Operator removed beverage container.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior side door on refrigerator in wait station in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back door.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in wait station.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler on cook line
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, still 0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen - raw bacon over frozen peas and carrots moved to other cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler in kitchen- raw beef in metal pan over breaded egg plant and raw bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs, pooled eggs - less than 2 hours, hash browns less than 1 hour,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in kitchen- unwashed mushrooms over cheese
Jan 22, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small refrigerator at expo- butter pats (63F - Cold Holding), out of refrigeration for 30 minutes then put back, discussed using time control.
Nov 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small refrigerator at expo- butter pats (63F - Cold Holding), out of refrigeration for 30 minutes then put back, discussed using time control.
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. 5 New employees have not signed employee health agreement
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.
Nov 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Server put butter pats taken off table back into cooler, discussed reserving potentially hazardous food with manager on duty
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small refrigerator at expo- butter pats (63F - Cold Holding), out of refrigeration for 30 minutes then put back, discussed using time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Server put butter pats taken off table back into cooler, discussed reserving potentially hazardous food with manager on duty, see stop sale
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. 5 New employees have not signed employee health agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
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.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station-butter pads (61F - Cold Holding), removed from freezer at 7 am, put back into refrigerator at 10 am, moved to freezer. Discussed adding to time control.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Greg B., George D. Laura D. All expired
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and tray next to flat top
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At wait station, hot water faucet is missing.
Food stored on floor. At wait station, tubs of jelly, creamer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at wait station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in Glassdoor cooler on end of cook line
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Greg B.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Radio in hand wash sink, operator 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/ 1 dishwasher, 4 servers, 4 cooks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. In kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage room, purses over to go packets, sugar, crackers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At wait station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire rack shelving in dish room
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. on cook line, forks in plastic cup, operator inverted
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm.
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.