RHONDA'S RIDGE ROAD TAVERN
6205 RIDGE RD, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-243-4688
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers over salsa cups in reach in cooler, beef relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar, staff removed for cleaning
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top electric fryers and griddle in kitchen with no hood system
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All listed foods dated longer than 7 days; Marinara sauce dated on 1/21/2025 Hamburger patties dated 12/6/2025 Cheese was dated 1/21/2026 Nacho cheese sauce dated 1/16/2026
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Listed foods were observed dated longer than 7 days in reach in cooler with full window. Marinara sauce dated on 1/21/2025 Hamburger patties dated 12/6/2025 Cheese was dated 1/21/2026 Nacho cheese sauce dated 1/16/2026
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 form to operator.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee that was handling prepped food, with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors along all walls of the establishment are soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed 2 handwashing sinks with no signs. Provided them to the operator and they were hung during inspection.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed both rear doors with gaps at the top of the doors.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed exposed wires and studs on wall under the bar hand sink.
May 19, 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
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, opened 6-7 days ago, operator discarded
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024inspection app showed that license was paid.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In refrigerator- raw hamburger in ziplock bag over cooked taco meat, hamburger moved to freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce dated 2/14, hot dogs dated 2/12, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce dated 2/14, hot dogs dated 2/12, see stop sale In refrigerator-taco meat (47F - Cold Holding); butter stick (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator-raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer, taco meat (47F - Cold Holding); butter stick (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding) temperatures it taken today.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in sink in kitchen, removed
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cooks hamburgers to order, medium. Gave operator consumer advisory poster and it was posted
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.