TOPS AN AMERICAN GRILL
6403 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-645-5550
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection, license shows current on Home Screen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021035462 | Jul 13, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $1,400 |
| 3--2021007107 | Oct 26, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm corrected to 50 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in flat above ready to eat produce on cook line. Operator moved moved eggs to gain compliance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved beverage to gain compliance
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cooks line.
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Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- fruit toppings, boiled eggs, bacon
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris and soil.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of product to include pasta and tuna salad, labeled but not date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors at base and behind equipment soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several pieces of equipment in use for cook or prep that had soil buildup on non food contact surfaces. Tops of equipment.
Stored food not covered. Lasagna, prepared onions, watermelon no covered in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in cooler rusted.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs, removed glove, handled egg shells with bare hand then touched clean plates without washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of root beer in ice bin at soda station.See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs being held on time had no time mark, unrefrigerated for 1 hour. Operator documented the time for eggs.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line in hand sink in server area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris and soil.
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 employee training to be out of date since November 2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of product to include pasta and tuna salad, labeled but not date marked.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in multi-sex bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in unisex handicap bathroom. Operator moved a covered receptacle into that bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal container of coffee cream in walk in cooler, not segregated from foods for processing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing bracelets in kitchen, handling food and clean dishes
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no beard guard on while preparing food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors at base and behind equipment soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator picked oil off floor
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink in server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several pieces of equipment in use for cook or prep that had soil buildup on non food contact surfaces. Tops of equipment.
Stored food not covered. Lasagna, prepared onions, watermelon no covered in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in cooler rusted.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm, operator adjusted machine, corrected to 50 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection, license shows current on Home Screen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in bucket over French fries in vertical freezer at wait station.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs on counter by grill, removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago, operator wrote time on sticky note
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/ mold-like substance, lime scale in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in wait station
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case - cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, replaced onsite Lime scale inside ice machine
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler - pan of potatoes, bag of onions
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server and cook - Total hand wash time 5 seconds
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in expo area, raw beef in plastic wrap over French fries
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room, operator removed roaches and sanitized floor
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not working, technician on site during inspection, repaired during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan on table Fan guards in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at front counter 2 inches above floor, touching broom, operator discarded boxes, will move remaining to other shelf
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - watermelon, sausage links
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.