New Port Richey East, Pasco County

MORTY'S PIZZA

7534 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, New Port Richey East, FL 34653

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
New Port Richey East
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

27-06-4

Detail 24451908

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at 3 compartment sink. Water temperature 73F. They use the hose that is connected to the mop sink to fill the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24451909

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator refilled paper towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-38-5

Detail 24451912

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to store, employee came back with bleach for food contact surfaces Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 24451911

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

29-08-4

Detail 24451910

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water when Hot water faucet at 3 compartment sink is turned on.

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23795453

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of stove Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 23795454

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water faucet for 3 compartment sink does not work, they use the hose from the mop sink that is next to 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23795455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23788449

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open reach in cooler by front counter - sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); feta (44F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23788448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of stove Warning

27-06-4

Detail 23788447

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water faucet for 3 compartment sink does not work, they use the hose from the mop sink that is next to 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23788446

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23788450

Intermediate - 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 expired Warning

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 23314791

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Employee handled cash then clean food containers without washing hands Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No one cooking Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23314789

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23314792

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edin Hadziosminovic person in charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 23314797

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water faucet for 3 compartment sink does not work, they use the hose from the mop sink that is next to 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23314790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food prep area, dish area and cooking area, all ceiling tiles are acoustic tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Ceiling tiles have water damage Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23314788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in back area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23314793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23314794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23314795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hose used for mop sink, no faucet or handles, hot water faucet does not work for 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23314796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hoods, wall by mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Oct 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 23295756

High Priority - 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. Employee handled cash then clean food containers without washing hands Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23295759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) pizza make cooler, owner turned temperature down for cooler Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23295753

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23295752

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edin Hadziosminovic person in charge Warning

27-06-4

Detail 23295758

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water faucet for 3 compartment sink does not work, they use the hose from the mop sink that is next to 3 compartment sink Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23295750

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with pink and green liquid not labeled Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23295747

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food prep area, dish area and cooking area, all ceiling tiles are acoustic tiles Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23295751

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on Corrected On-Site Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23295746

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in back area Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23295757

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in dry storage Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23295755

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer Warning

38-07-4

Detail 23295749

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights in kitchen Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23295748

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hose used for mop sink, no faucet or handles, hot water faucet does not work for 3 compartment sink Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23295754

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hoods, wall by mop sink Warning

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22883753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter prep table - garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator will put on time control, time as a public health control form was emailed to operator

31B-02-4

Detail 22883754

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22528445

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit for chlorine expired in 3/20

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 22088619

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 10 ppm in three compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22088617

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator had license renewed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22088616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Margarine Mixture (55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the pizza ovens. Operator stated it has been out for less than an hour from the reach-in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 22088618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22088613

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 22088614

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink has no faucet or handles. Hose used at mop sink. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22088615

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath mop sink next to the three compartment sink. Operator stated the pipe that is leaking is from a clean water source. Water was observed on the floor in front of the three compartment sink. Water leaking from AC unit above handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink.

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21613687

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Time Extended

16-52-4

Detail 21613689

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Wash solution 101F Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 21613690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink has no faucet or handles, has a hose coming from one side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21613688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 16

09-01-4

Detail 21610076

High Priority - 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 cutting tomatoes and cucumbers with bare hands Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 21610077

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 73F Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21610084

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touched ready to eat food with bare hands Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21610074

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21610080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (51F - Cold Holding); baked wings (53F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding) in triple door cooler, ambient temperature is 50F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21610085

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21610071

Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager on duty Warning

27-09-4

Detail 21610072

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water for entire establishment Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21610079

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled, employee properly labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

16-52-4

Detail 21610073

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21610083

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink, water temperature 73F Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21610070

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

29-09-4

Detail 21610075

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink has no faucet or handles, has a hose coming from one side Warning

27-10-4

Detail 21610082

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water at mop sink Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21610081

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21610078

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back prep area Warning

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 21064071

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle not labeled with purple liquid.

32-09-4

Detail 21064072

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed the bathroom with an out of order sign. Operator has people come over from laundry mat next door and dirty his bathroom. I talked to him about out of order sign. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21064069

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor by the fryers with debris and grease. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21064070

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of salt and sugar stored on the floor. Also in the same store room plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21064068

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the freezer chest. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 21064073

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no covering or shields for the fluorescent lights in the kitchen.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 20966635

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: 1 employee making pizzas has a food handlers card from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association that is from another establishment Admin Complaint

32-09-4

Detail 20966638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom stated out of service but presently working. Discussed the importance of leaving the restroom available to customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Bathroom out of service Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20966637

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage area, under and behind fixed equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20966636

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sugar and salt. 2 liter Bottles of soda. Discussed with operator the need to store all foods at a minimum of 6" off the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20966634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry storage 3 holes in wall . Discussed the importance of keeping walls sealed and easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20815210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 56°F cold hold, operator placed sausage in freezer for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20815215

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sink stored with paper towels. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20815211

Intermediate - 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. Warning

32-09-4

Detail 20815216

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom stated out of service but presently working. Discussed the importance of leaving the restroom available to customers. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20815212

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20815213

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage area, under and behind fixed equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20815214

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sugar and salt. 2 liter Bottles of soda. Discussed with operator the need to store all foods at a minimum of 6" off the floor Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20815217

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry storage 3 holes in wall . Discussed the importance of keeping walls sealed and easy to clean. Warning