EL PAISA SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT
9814,16,18 US HWY 19 N · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat chicken stored below raw food in two-door cooler. Operator removed cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with excessive staining, soda fountain nozzles at front counter are soiled. Operator removed the nozzles for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed cups and glasses from hand sink behind bar and at server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No certificates could be located on site. **Warning**
Basic 12
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above food prep station. Employee threw the drink away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items mixed in with food prep items above prep table. Employees moved to bottom shelf of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen are soiled. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walk-in men's room with large hole in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods soiled with buildup of grease. Last cleaning indicates April 2023. **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gaskets torn and soiled in two door reach in cooler by rear door. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator has a digital copy, but not a printed one. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restrooms that employees use. Provided employee with sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outsides of cooking equipment soiled with old debris in kitchen. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpsters with lids open. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table, soiled. Employee put coth in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:45 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.