New Port Richey, Pasco County

FITZGERALD'S

5811 NEBRASKA AVE, New Port Richey, FL 34652

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Mar 30, 2026
City
New Port Richey
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24478971

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over cooked chicken wings, operator moved raw to bottom. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24478972

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24478969

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Soda gun nozzles in bar

16-37-1

Detail 24478973

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24478970

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-62-4

Detail 24478974

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside, open to customers and foot traffic, has no lock.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-03-5

Detail 24203020

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing.

03A-02-5

Detail 24203021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- cheese (45F - Cold Holding) pan overfilled, moved to freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 24203023

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in 3 compartment sink > 400, operator added water, Corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24203022

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards, meat cutting in process on top of hand wash sink, no other hand wash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24203025

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.

31B-02-4

Detail 24203027

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

06-09-1

Detail 24203026

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24203024

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep area, meat prep in process. Operator removed beverages Corrected On-Site

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23759975

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23759974

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen, manager replaced batteries, soap dispenser now working properly Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23369604

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna 5 oz, 1 pkg Salmon 6oz , 4 pkg. Mahi 5 , 3 pkg.

01B-02-5

Detail 23369601

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23369606

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, temps not taken today. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23369603

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23369607

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays over hand wash sink, using for prep, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23369602

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna 5 oz, 1 pkg Salmon 6oz , 4 pkg. Mahi 5 , 3 pkg. see stop sale

22-16-4

Detail 23369605

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical cooler and reach in cooler on cook line

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22677514

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

01B-02-5

Detail 22677517

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22677513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 53F

03D-07-5

Detail 22677512

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes cut around 10am at 53F at 3:15pm

31A-09-4

Detail 22677516

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee set up with cutting board and scale portioning meats on hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22677511

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Meagan manager on duty with no manager certification

22-20-5

Detail 22677508

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 22677510

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on shelf above steam table in kitchen

12B-01-4

Detail 22677515

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while cutting meats Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22677518

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

06-01-5

Detail 22677509

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage and chili thawing in prep sinks with no running water Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22298431

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above sauces and shepherds pie in walk in cooler, raw fish moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22298429

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. Roast beef, ham in Saran Wrap in walk in cooler, employee date marked items Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22298430

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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22298432

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

11-26-1

Detail 22298428

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. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22298425

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. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22298427

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in the original packaging, package states to removed from packaging before thawing, employee cut package Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22298426

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 22037751

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

22-43-4

Detail 22037747

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22037752

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat dressing sauces walk in cooler operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22037748

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.provided by email.

31A-11-4

Detail 22037744

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle in bar hand washing sink operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22037745

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. Provided by email.

53B-13-5

Detail 22037750

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. Missing for 3 employees

13-04-4

Detail 22037746

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 22037749

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn

06-01-5

Detail 22037753

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mash potatoes and cook Beans in sink. Sitting in water. Operator moved to walk in Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21598928

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Reach in cooler in kitchen -microwave oven -soda gun at bar - slicer

02B-02-5

Detail 21598925

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed one up and posted it. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21598932

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.

51-11-4

Detail 21598926

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-32-5

Detail 21598924

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Plaster missing from ceiling in kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 21598923

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.

14-10-4

Detail 21598927

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked containers.

36-73-4

Detail 21598931

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar areas

16-46-4

Detail 21598930

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-20-4

Detail 21598929

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-2

Detail 21023623

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expires 02/01/2022. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21023621

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of kitchen hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21023622

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20475831

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20475830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20475832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20475833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20475829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 19

12A-16-4

Detail 20470887

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and started preparing food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20470889

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. Cook touched toasted bread with bare hands when cutting it, discussed proper food handling with cook Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20470903

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in bar area under soda gun holder Warning

16-33-4

Detail 20470892

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit used to test sanitizer water in 3 compartment sink Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20470891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20470898

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink in kitchen Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20470902

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20470890

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-081, they posted on wall by front door Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20470897

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand sink in bar, employee turned water back on under the sink Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20470900

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20470888

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20470899

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cook line, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20470895

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys, speaker and bag on table next to cutting board, employee removed items Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20470904

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20470886

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20470896

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20470893

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in kitchen, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-111, she posted at hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20470901

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

14-17-4

Detail 20470894

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning