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6502-6504 MASSACHUSETTES AVE, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-203-3239
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in bar, cream (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand wash soap stored next to single service portion cups and clean utensils. Operator moved soap to the corner of the hand wash sink
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. Gina Freebo Tyler Pregi Luana Davis Regeana Brown
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to customers restroom left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer restroom not self closing.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line contains foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on both coolers
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sauces and dressings in reach in cooler next to fryer, raw shell eggs moved to bottom shelf
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket over 200ppm, test strip turned white after dark purple. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob Sabo expired 5/27/2020
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area are acoustic tiles, not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor next to reach in cooler, manager discarded and sanitized the areas
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on both coolers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen and dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen missing and in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on both reach in coolers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above cheese in reach in cooler next to fryers
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in bar, cream (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue bucket in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed
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. Denise
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on chest freezer in kitchen, operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over shredded cheese in vertical cooler by fryers
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of jalapeños in hand wash sink, operator removed
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in bar - 0 ppm, operator added 2 more pellets, corrected to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - canned mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); both filled above fill line, operator move to bottom of cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, or grease Fry baskets Sandwich press
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar- colander with ice in hand wash sink
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Per Brady O. In Plan review, new plans are required, mop sink is shown on plans from 2022, mop sink is on plans from 2020, there is a storage area upstairs, freezers need to be on plans. Both sides of establishment need to be on same plan.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dish wash area and bar
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.