MADISON RESTAURANT
4475 MADISON ST, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-847-5000
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
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. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (49F - Cold Holding) held over night in reach in cooler across from grill on cook line, no temperature monitor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022026750 | Mar 23, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2021052101 | Sep 13, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/ Christina manager on duty no manager certificate available with 3 servers, 4 kitchen employees engaged in food preparation
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. Fred first day today, no employee reporting agreement
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on end of cook line - raw shrimp and chicken fried steak in plastic bins over French fries
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler under grill overnight raw hamburger patties (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding), hot dog (45F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (44F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer Recheck hamburger 43F, hot dogs 41F, chicken 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with dishwasher
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bag used for sausage on cook line, cook put sausage in pan and removed from to go bag
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Tim and Kenia no employee reporting agreement, emailed operator form 5030-103
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 wrapped toast with bare hands after handling cordless work phone. Temperature of the toast was 122F
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (49F - Cold Holding) held over night in reach in cooler across from grill on cook line, no temperature monitor
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey in walk in cooler not in original packaging no date marked
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. Niko has been here over 60 days with no food handlers certification
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused for multiple different food items
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line under expo window
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then handling clean dishes without washing hands
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lettuce debris in hand sink in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in dish area not labeled, spray bottle properly labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to clean plates, drink removed
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.