LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE
7335 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-203-3191
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touched toasted bread with bare hands with temperature of toast being 109F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019050567 | Aug 9, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Employee touched toasted bread with bare hands and toast temperature was 109F. Manager disposed of toasted and made fresh toast with gloved hands
Employee washed hands with no soap.
May 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with employee
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. Employee touched toasted bread with bare hands and toast temperature was 109F. Manager disposed of toasted and made fresh toast with gloved hands
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touched toasted bread with bare hands with temperature of toast being 109F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by bucket and pans. Employee moved.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Salmon on menu identified as Lox Smoked Salmon. Establishment uses Sam's Club Atlantic Cold Smoked Salmon. manager removed salmon from the menu by covering it with white sticker.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cut melon in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo ramekin used as scoop in bulk salt container in dry storage rack next to walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in manager area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table next to 3 compartment sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee unable to put on beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed pallets and old fencing around dumpster.
Grease receptacle not on nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to back door
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White togo containers above reach in cooler not inverted. Manager inverted.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched trash can with gloves, did not wash hands before starting preparing food
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink hose Bibb.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in kitchen over 200ppm. Operator added water, recheck 100ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cottage cheese opened 12/28 Milk in front counter cooler opened 12/27
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificate missing training and expiration dates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops in multiple containers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water stained acoustic ceiling tiles in beverage prep area at front counter
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on cooler in cook line area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath door to back exit of kitchen
Grease receptacle on nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in tzatziki sauce in walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm at wiping cloth bucket at front counter
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 cooked chicken, operator moved eggs to other shelf
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. Operator states that form is not available, employee signed new health agreement form.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cooked potatoes, moved to counter In walk in cooler, onions, moved to shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed produce over tea and dressings, operator move produce to bottom.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Cook put feta and orange slice on plate with bare hands, discussed with manager on duty
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu, nothing to show consumers that eggs are under cooked.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector gave operator consumer advisory and it was poster in dining room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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