TASO ITALIANO
4016 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727-807-7900
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
APR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line- spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (53F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding);
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019017506 | Feb 6, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler by pizza oven- raw calamari over breaded mozzarella cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler next to pizza oven -breaded raw veal (45F - Cold Holding); breaded mozzarella sticks (45F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (45F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer. Recheck - veal 37F, mozzarella 36F, fettuccine 44F wait station lift top cooler - butter pads (47F - Cold Holding), operator discarded, no temperatures taken today.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket chlorine sanitizer > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Towel bucket Quaternary Ammonium > 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of soda in vertical cooler on top shelf, operator removed.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical freezer cooler on cook line- raw calamari over cooked pasta, operator moved calamari to bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line- spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (53F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler on cook line- spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (53F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding); see stop sale calamari (46F - Cold Holding); veal, lasagna (46F - Cold Holding) raw veal (44F - Cold Holding); lemon garlic sauce (44F - Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler. Establishment closed yesterday, temps taken on Sunday. Air flow of cooler blocked by trays.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket over 400 ppm on cart above sauces in kitchen. Operator removed bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket > 400 ppm, operator dumped sanitizer out.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw veal above chicken stock in reach in cooler, employee moved raw animal food to bottom shelf
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edward and John no employee food handler training
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp above chicken stock in cooler, employee moved chicken stock up to top shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to steam table on cook line, employee moved to another working cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jack, Angela no employee food handlers certification
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, removed
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray on cook line next to squeeze bottle of bbq sauce. Manager removed
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones on cook line. Manager removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to owner
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area hand sink, or on cook line. Emailed sign to owner
Observed mussels removed from original container for long-term storage in 1/6 pans In walk in cooler
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper above marinara sauce in reach in cooler on cook line, marinara sauce moved to top shelf
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bobby Galeota manager on duty no certification available
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081, they printed and posted in entryway
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Spray bottles with liquid in them not labeled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cook line, Gatorade removed
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.