PAM'S COUNTRY REST
6602 RIDGE RD, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-842-4058
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach, found on a milk crate storage box under the prep table, on the left side of the three-compartment sink. The operator killed the roach, swept up, and sanitized the area.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026013685 | Jan 27, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $600 |
| 3--2025089010 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2025070093 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed many ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are acoustic and not easily cleanable.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple area in the kitchen with broken or missing cove moldings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups and plastic food containers at the drink station and the dish area storage area.
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed no air gap between pipes and floor opening under a prep area table, mid-kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dish machine 1 live roach on floor under trash can in kitchen prep area. Operator killed the roaches, swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled with debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed many ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are acoustic and not easily cleanable.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple area in the kitchen with broken or missing cove moldings.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 5 dead roaches on floor behind standing freezer in rear of kitchen 1 dead roach on floor under mop sink area. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups and plastic food containers at the drink station and the dish area storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing cooler doors at front of kitchen with door handles in disrepair, inside door panel of walk-in cooler damaged.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan at rear of kitchen soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed no air gap between pipes and floor opening under a prep area table, mid-kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server go to kitchen, put on gloves to prepare toast, did not wash hands.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dish machine 1 live roach on floor under trash can in kitchen prep area. Operator killed the roaches, swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled with debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed many ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are acoustic and not easily cleanable.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple area in the kitchen with broken or missing cove moldings.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 5 dead roaches on floor behind standing freezer in rear of kitchen 1 dead roach on floor under mop sink area. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored on a bin of sugar beside rear standing freezer. Operator moved items to an acceptable location.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food with no beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups and plastic food containers at the drink station and the dish area storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing cooler doors at front of kitchen with door handles in disrepair, inside door panel of walk-in cooler damaged.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on the floor near back door. Employee stacked them in their designated area during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in shredded potatoes with handle in food. Employee corrected at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan at rear of kitchen soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.
Nov 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach, found on a milk crate storage box under the prep table, on the left side of the three-compartment sink. The operator killed the roach, swept up, and sanitized the area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by the right side of the three-compartment sink in the corner.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Food-contact surfaces: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust and a mold-like substance, and the can opener is soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches were found under the prep table on the floor, on the left side of the three-compartment sink. 3 dead roaches were found behind the reach-in single freezer across from the dishwashing area, on the left side. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 cracked containers on the storage rack. The operator discarded the two cracked containers.
Sep 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer under guard
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sausage frozen on 9/13, thawed 9/14
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container
Sep 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in cook line area 1 rodent dropping on floor in prep area under sink 1 rodent dropping on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 rodent dropping on floor under dish machine 19 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage rack
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer under guard
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sausage frozen on 9/13, thawed 9/14
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Melted plastic containers on dish shelf Cracked plastic cutting board in prep area Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container
Apr 2, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked onions, 40 minutes Hash browns 30 minutes Home fries 30 minutes, no time mark Discussed proper time control with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets at server station - 0 ppm., buckets soiled, operator took buckets to dish room to clean
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 mashed potatoes, eggs moved to bottom
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line- greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On wire rack over bins of food
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.home page of inspection shows 2/1/25.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in dining room - butter pads (62F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 1.5 hours ago, moved to freezer. Discussed using time control and emailed form. On counter in kitchen - cooked onions (73F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bread in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine gauge reads 95F, thermoworks thermometer reads 110F, operator will call for repair
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long hair under hat, not restrained, operator put hair in hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in kitchen 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
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