NEW PORT RICHEY, Pasco County

ART'S TAP HOUSE

8631 OLD COUNTY ROAD 54, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 Intermediate
May 26, 2026
City
NEW PORT RICHEY
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.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24593070

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handsink in the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24593073

Intermediate - 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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in coler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24593072

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles at the bar area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24593071

Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24453891

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A bowl in the handwash sink in the front counter. The operator moved the bowl. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 24453894

Intermediate - 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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 24453889

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 24453892

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line machines is soiled with grease.

22-08-4

Detail 24453893

Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24453888

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame of the reach-in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance.

25-05-4

Detail 24453890

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23517689

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in back room, raw bacon over dressing, operator moved bacon to bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23517690

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at front counter - Mac n cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (50F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); discarded, recheck, coleslaw 42F, Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23517685

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter - Mac n cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (50F - Cold Holding), see stop sale coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); discarded, recheck coleslaw 42F, Temps taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23517688

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug of soap on top of ice machine, operator moved to floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23517684

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler at front counter stained. Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 23517693

Intermediate - 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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Per Marie in plan review,Tallahassee, no plans have been sent in. Plans on file are from Previous owner. Per Cindy in PR, Tallahassee, no plans have been received. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23517691

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 23517683

Intermediate - 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. Some locked in office

14-09-4

Detail 23517687

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza make cooler

36-17-5

Detail 23517686

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Keg cooler floor damaged Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23517692

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 23151622

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Not set up Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23151623

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot, from previous day, operator states that he knows cooler doesn't work and was planning to throw away. See stop!sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Butter 45F, operator discarded, cold air was blocked by produce Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23151626

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers stained Reach in coolers Fry baskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23151627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Per Marie in plan review,Tallahassee, no plans have been sent in. Plans on file are from Previous owner. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 23151625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall. By front counter Walk in cooler floor damaged Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23151624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers Exterior of cooler, vent Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Vent clean Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 22989787

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22989788

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Deli ham in same pan as raw chicken and under raw beef, in drawer under flat top, moved to other drawer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22989792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22989786

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in dish room - cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) in crock pot, from previous day, operator states that he knows cooler doesn't work and was planning to throw away. See stop!sale Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22989784

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug of dish soap on top of ice machine, operator moved to storage shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22989785

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at lift top coolers stained Reach in coolers Fry baskets Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22989791

Intermediate - 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/. Bag in box soda moved to other side of room, reach in cooler added to kitchen, wall moved between kitchen and bar. Storage room has food storage racks, liquor room . Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22989783

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nathan, 1 year, Jessie 1 year Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22989782

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler in dish room , ambient 55 F, cheese sauce 67F Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22989790

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall. By front counter Walk in cooler floor damaged Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22989789

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers Exterior of cooler, vent Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22540193

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of tortilla shells in reach-in cooler underneath grill top on cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready-to-eat dressing packets in reach-in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Reference: 3-302.11(A)(1) FC: (A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (d) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. Priority: High Priority

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-04-6

Detail 22342919

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James M. Manager for more than 1 year Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22342922

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned Cutting boards at both lift top coolers stained Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22342921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Deep hole in walk in cooler floor at door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22342920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

08B-27-4

Detail 22332067

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Soda gun hose in bar is in ice to be served to customers, operator put clean sanitized container in ice to hold hose. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22332070

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheee (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); diced precooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22332066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door lift top oncook line - Swiss cheee (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); diced precooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale , no temperatures taken this morning. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22332072

Intermediate - 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 Saturday morning, no date . Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 22332065

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James M. Manager for more than 1 year Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22332064

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned Cutting boards at both lift top coolers stained Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22332068

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled beverage on prep table over plastic forks, to go condiments, operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22332063

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in to go bag on top shelf of glass door cooler, discussed proper employee storage with manager on duty Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22332071

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Deep hole in walk in cooler floor at door. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22332074

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin, Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22332069

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom used by employees Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22332073

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make cooler Warning

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21326085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (63F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of reach in cooler, manager moved product to inside of reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21326082

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at bar

24-05-4

Detail 21326083

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted ice bucket Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21326081

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under side door leading to the outside from kitchen Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21326084

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in front of walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 21159073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the door threshold that would allow pests to enter the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed gap at the threshold. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21159072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the bar cooler floor with missing tiles on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed missing tiles. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21159071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups and pizza boxes stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed to go cups stored on the floor. Time Extended

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 21023236

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the kitchen. Manager restocked the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21023242

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 21023241

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed aCO2 tank not secured from falling over.

50-09-4

Detail 21023237

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed, the old license expired 2-1-21

35B-01-4

Detail 21023240

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the door threshold that would allow pests to enter the restaurant.

36-17-5

Detail 21023239

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the bar cooler floor with missing tiles on the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 21023238

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21023234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the soda gun holster with mold like substance inside the holster.

25-05-4

Detail 21023235

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups and pizza boxes stored on the floor.

Nov 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20644019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20634566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Ham 48°F cold hold, deli turkey 50°F cold hold, prepared pizza sauce 60°F cold hold, mozzarella shredded 57°F cold hold, shredded cheddar 47°F cold hold. See stop Sale Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20634563

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chemical stored next to coffee filters Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20634564

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20634567

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli turkey Deli Ham Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20634565

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water Oil Warning