4221 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 346551606
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - case if I washed bell peppers, I washed tomatoes over cooked potatoes, coleslaw mix. Operator moved produce. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets on counter of bar. Employee placed item in ice. butter packets (67F - Cold Holding) Discussed Time As A Public Health Control As an Option Corrective Action Taken
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm. Operator added water. Rechecked chlorine sanitizer solution. Reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with black substance between cracks.
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle on hand wash sink in bar area containing pink soap not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink on cooks line.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No running hot water at hand wash sink on cooks line.
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some expired on 3/01/2025 Dominica. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - 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. Ran two times, 0ppm chlorine. Primed and ran again. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink, 50ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine until working properly. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well for less than 4 hours: cooked corn on the cobb (120F - Hot Holding) reheat 194F; vegebtable stew (115F - Hot Holding) reheated to 174F. Operator reheated both to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutter board flip top cooler a white cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the cookline blocked by trash can. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some expired on 3/01/2025 Dominica. Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches under triple sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats in beer cooler at front counter - butter pats (62F - Cold Holding), operator had on counter less than 1.5 hours,put back in cooler, discussed time control and emailed form to manager Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink because there is no hot water at hand wash sink, discussed with staff
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on cook line Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colander in hand wash sink at bar, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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. 2 cooks, bartender, dishwasher, bartender. Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line, no water comes out of hot water side Water temp in ladies room 72F
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine soiled, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Server cutting lemons with bare hands. Employee put gloves on. Corrective Action Taken
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili reheated at 11:00- checked at 11:38 at 75F. Operator reheated to 177 Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled. Operator replaced cutting board Interior of oven. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottle with degreaser Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above cooks line Backpack on counter next to silverware Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash Open ice bin next to hand sink Operator added plexiglass glass Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on Walk in freezer floor
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backs of fryers Sides of equipment. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic - Walls, floors soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris Walk in coolers
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, employee put new sanitizer bucket on dish machine and is not sanitizing, employee set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at sink 100ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar has strainer stored in it, strainer removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle with blue liquid in dish area not labeled, operator properly labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher with no beard guard Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 using cell phone then touched clean to go box to put food in, discussed proper hand washing with cook Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hand discussed proper hand washing with dishwasher Both employees properly washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook rubbed hands together for 5 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with cook, cook properly washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tim Scerrell owner, no other manager for the establishment Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid in it not labeled, spray bottle properly labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack above reach in cooler next to bread Speaker on rack above reach in cooler next to bread Items removed Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on shelf stacked not dry Warning
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of onions uncovered next to hand sink Warning
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line Warning
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in bar, sanitizer bucket put up on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - 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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink. Tested again at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: steam table by cash register collard greens 108 f 2nd temp 173 f Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 100 ppm plus operator remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - 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.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled in litchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - 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 had repairs made during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front walk in cooler, pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); pork butt (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar (44F - Cold Holding); spare ribs (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to rear walk in cooler a,d iced down the rest of the items until repairs can be made. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans 125 less than 2 hours, employee reheated to past 165 and returns to hot holding unit Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By 3 comp Warning
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front bucket by service area, employee changed it out now between 50 and 100 F Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled in litchen Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By front sink in service station. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo jugs and containers in side dry/cold storage room on floor. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baby back ribs 60F less than 41F operator placed on sheet pan and placed in Walk in freezer to rapidly cool down. Final temp 43F
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.by 3 compartment sink
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.sink in kitchen
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Whole Pork roast (104°F - Cooling), put in walk in 10:30, temperature taken at 2pm, temperature not being monitored,discussed proper cooling method with manager, manager has DBPR Form HR 5030-061 Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49°F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler, manager ice product Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink Warning
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Whole Pork roast cooked put in pan, then put in walk in cooler whole Discussed proper cooling method with manager Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fry drainer in hand sink on cook line, garbage can in front of hand sink on cook line, items removed from hand sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit Warning
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. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil On floor in shed out back Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On reach in cooler, walk in cooler in storage area Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers Warning
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor, wall and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in storage shed where food and single serve items are stored Warning