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KFC/ TACO BELL

4312 US HWY 19, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727.817.1843

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6102613
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water in womens restroom -No hot water at hand sink next to prep sink, water temperature 78F -No hot water at hand sink where sauce packets are stored, water temperature 72F
Intermediate/27-16-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021029633Jun 1, 2021Aug 10, 2021$400
3--2018063857Nov 26, 2018Jan 31, 2019$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee beverage in drop in cooler pan next to food for customers. Operator moved lettuce removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on prep line Oven in prep area
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Amber pans for hot holding
Intermediate/22-02-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook put beard guard on then put gloves on and touched clean utensils without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager, manager had employee remove gloves and properly wash hands
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by prep sink in back area reached 84F after running for two minutes then started to decline in temperature, manager put sign on hand sink to not be used till maintenance can come fix it
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dry storage area has food debris in it, employee cleaned hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Holes in ceiling in dining area, establishment has areas closed off to customers
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted license
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to boxes of gloves, employee drink removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of box of breading, items removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to prep sink, manager restocked paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water in womens restroom -No hot water at hand sink next to prep sink, water temperature 78F -No hot water at hand sink where sauce packets are stored, water temperature 72F
Intermediate/27-16-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area, paper towels restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by walk in cooler, soap restocked
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on side by office
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to tea machine Employee drink on table next to to go bags Drinks removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table next to tea machine, speaker removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between equipment has food debris Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.