THEE PIRATE BAR
5430 TREADWAY DR, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727 312 5371
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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. 3 small flies next to ice machine in kitchen, operator killed 1 2 small flies in bar by soda guns
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024011918 | Feb 22, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | $100 |
| 3--2023069895 | Sep 15, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating to the public. Serving customers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions in refrigerator, no date, unknown prep date, see stop sale
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened yesterday, operator wrote date on package
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator could not locate certificate. Nicolle G.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions in refrigerator, no date, unknown prep date, see stop sale
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies next to ice machine in kitchen, operator killed 1 2 small flies in bar by soda guns
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In bar - 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In bar, 0 ppm, operator added sanitizer, corrected to 200 ppm
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Juice bottles stored in drink ice in 2 bins at bar, operator scooped out ice around bins.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02/01/2022
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under mop sink in kitchen Approximately 1 rodent dropping on box next to stove 14 rodent droppings under prep table in kitchen 4 rodent droppings on floor on left side of stove
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and straw in hand wash sink, discussed use of hand wash sink with operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Michelle K.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, white guard soiled with black mold like substance
Food stored on floor. Cases of tea on floor in kitchen
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap, towels or hand wash sign at sink in bar. Operator put soap and paper towels, and sign at sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal open beverage in bar cooler. Operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusted inside
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of beverage cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Waste line clogged at soda gun holster. Both soda guns in bar, not draining, have standing liquid.
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.