SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7209 STATE ROAD 54, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-264-6710
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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SEP 24
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APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in bar by hand wash sink 4 small flies by hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line 1 small fly on wall above reach in cooler on end of cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026029909 | Apr 20, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $360 |
| 3--2022045505 | Aug 29, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Multiple drain pipes less than 1 inch from flood rim including in bar, 3 compartment sink and ice machine drains.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose G. expired 12/21/2023 Esmeralda A. expired 3/1/2023. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the dishwashing area. The operator labeled the bottle.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the server wait station. The operator moved the ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the trash can. The operator placed the tongs in the dishwashing area to be rewashed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nov 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Multiple drain pipes less than 1 inch from flood rim including in bar, 3 compartment sink and ice machine drains.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol stored on prep shelf in kitchen. Operator removed.
Dented cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of peeled tomatoes on can rack 1 dented can of tomatillos on can rack
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 placed shredded lettuce on plate without gloves for immediate service
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Unpackaged raw beef stored over fish in reach in freezer
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 to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in server area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler prepared 3 days ago, no date mark.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose Esmeralda
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 pink chemical spray bottles on bus cart in dining room with no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in spices in prep area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damaged acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cellphone on shelf above cook line, jacket and wallet stored on can rack in prep area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at soda station
Open dumpster lid. Drain plug missing.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over washed and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers in prep area
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato puree, dented on seam, 2 106 oz cans
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia in reach in cooler on cook line, completely thawed in package,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -salsa (46F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 3, operator moved to smaller containers and put in freezer. 43/41F at end of inspection horchata (46F - Cold Holding) at wait stood in glass door cooler, operator discarded.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, 3 compartment sink greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia in reach in cooler on cook line, completely thawed in package, see stop sale
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Tomato puree, dented on seam, 2 106 oz cans
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled beverages on prep table, moved to bottom At wait station - employee beverage on lit top cooler, moved to bottom
Sep 16, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at wait station - horchata (44F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In bar - 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer > 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm Towel bucket at wait station > 200 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm quaternary
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in bar by hand wash sink 4 small flies by hand wash sink in kitchen by cook line 1 small fly on wall above reach in cooler on end of cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid in hand wash sink in kitchen, towel bucket in hand wash sink in bar
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. All certificates expired in 2023
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touched raw beef, put on new gloves with no hand wash, discussed with staff and manager on duty.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in to go bag, moved to container
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. Provided poster to operator. (5030-104)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun inside nozzle
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/ 1 bartender, 2 servers 2 Cooks
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook, hair touching shoulders
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station
Food stored on floor. On cook line, fry oil, moved to shelf
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar
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.