Port Richey, Pasco County

GATOR TAILS

7729 GRAND BLVD, Port Richey, FL 34668

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Apr 13, 2026
City
Port Richey
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 24508714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24504768

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026, establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24504765

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen

03A-02-5

Detail 24504767

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 24504769

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment.

13-04-4

Detail 24504766

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

13-03-4

Detail 24504770

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

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-6

Detail 24227062

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24227061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 24219424

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24219425

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F Admin Complaint

32-12-6

Detail 24219423

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle Admin Complaint

33-11-4

Detail 24219426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing Admin Complaint

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24216972

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above cooked rice in reach in cooler Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24216970

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24216976

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24216973

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24216979

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand sink at bar Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24216974

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

32-12-6

Detail 24216971

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24216975

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler in kitchen, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24216977

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put a beard guard on Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24216969

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting Romain lettuce in kitchen with no hair restraint on, employee left the kitchen and did not return during our inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

24-15-4

Detail 24216978

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes and utensils on rack under AC unit with mold like substance on it, that has mist coming out of it and water dripping from it landing on clean dishes Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24216980

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

May 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.