MI MONTANA RESTAURANTE FUSION LATINA
7825 CONGRESS ST, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727.261.6063
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed poster to owner.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 27, 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters are soiled with grease.
Utensils in poor condition. 1 utensil in poor condition. The operator discarded the utensil.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken in the walk in freezer on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame of the reach in cooler in the middle of the kitchen is soiled with mold-like substance.
Mar 4, 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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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash location
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line, across from stove - shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale, in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, across from stove - shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale, in cooler over night, temperatures not taken today.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash location
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PVC pie in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor at front counter
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Nov 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook came in from dining room, rinsed hands, then dried, no soap, began to move pans of food. Discussed with manager on duty
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using no-splash Clorox for dishes, does not state for dishes or food contact surfaces on label. Operator purchased approved sanitizer.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under bacon, operator replaced with deli paper
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Ok left kitchen with gloves on, went back to kitchen picked up!apron to give to employee, went to cooler and got sandwich out, no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. No soap or water in wash sink, no water in rinse sink, operator washing dishes, no approved sanitizer. Operator put water in wash side, stopped washing dishes.
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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler handles
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Hand wash time total was 5 seconds
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush in oil in reach in cooler, operator discarded
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook on cook line drinking from bottled water, no straw, then put cap back on. Discussed using straw or equivalent with manager on duty
Food stored on floor. Case of water and Gatorade on floor by front counter, moved to shelf
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 produce, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Emailed poster to owner.
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.
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. Emailed employee health agreement to owner (5030-104)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table by espresso machine Beverages on shelf over clean plates and cups
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, personal food on top shelf over food for customers, operator moved to bottom, will put label on.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In hot hold unit at front counter, operator put thermometer in unit
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of counter and microwave, moved to bottom shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On soiled window ledge behind espresso machine. Operator moved lids, cleaned ledge
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.