STARZ RESTAURANT
6021 STATE ROAD 54, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-842-7800
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut potatoes (51F - Cold Holding), prepped this morning at 6:30, 4.5 hours ago,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004604 | Jan 18, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. By the dishwasher area the one on the left side. The operator cleaned the ice bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee no hair restraint. The employee put on hair restraint.
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Temperatures taken at 10am- potatoes cooked at 6:51am (85F - Cooling); sausage gravy cooked at 7:19am (90F - Cooling) operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Temperatures taken at 10am- potatoes cooked at 6:51am (85F - Cooling); sausage gravy cooked at 7:19am (90F - Cooling) operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator replaced sanitizer and tested again, 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over corned beef hash in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kim expired 6/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish thawed in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Hot dogs thawed in reach in cooler dated 11/24. Operator dated the product.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dry storage racks. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with digital copy
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in sink with no running water. Operator turned on cold running water.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 did not wash hands after touches soiled dishes and put clean colander way, discussed with manager on duty
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (61F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, will discard in 2 hours and add to time control plan
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large colander in hand wash sink in back of kitchen.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Chili removed from freezer yesterday, labeled 1/15, discussed proper tracking with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dish machine - degreaser and bleach, no label,
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line 68F, ran water for 3 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. No Ceiling tile in storage room in back with freezers. Operator is moving freezers to kitchen
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel on top of bacon on warmer table, operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in back of kitchen
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen
Jul 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical 2 door cooler by dish machine - ) cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer to quick chill, recheck 44F In walk in cooler -raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cream (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese packs (45F - Cold Holding), moved to other cooler, operator takes temperatures daily.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer on cook line > 200, corrected to 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to dish room
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bottles of water on reach in cooler, moved to bottom shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in dish room
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on cart next to flat top grill, discussed using time control, moved eggs to cooler, emailed time as a public health control form to owner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to dish machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back and side storage rooms, acoustic and no ceiling
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At server station, moved to bottom shelf
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler- shell eggs over cooked bacon and sausage, moved bacon and sausage up
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on table next to cook line, out of refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, moved to reach in cooler In refrigerator in storage area - cut potatoes (51F - Cold Holding), prepped this morning at 6:30, 4.5 hours ago, see stop saleambient temperature of refrigerator one hour later is still 51F,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut potatoes (51F - Cold Holding), prepped this morning at 6:30, 4.5 hours ago,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes on prep table over cleaning dishes
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped towel bucket in hand wash sink at front counter, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with staff and operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage. In back storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On lift top on cook line, and prep table in back room, operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, cigarettes on shelf over clean dishes, operator moved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station, operator took glasses back to dish machine to wash again and properly dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
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.