HERSCHEL'S SCRATCH KITCHEN
5749 MAIN ST · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (51F – Cold Holding), in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator says they were out of cooler while she waited on table, moved to freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (110F – Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago, holding on flat top grill, cook moved pan directly Onto flat top to heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple towels in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish wash area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 2inch paint brush in margarine for buttering toast. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler – cheese, butter, fish not covered **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler – unwashed cucumbers melon, herbs over bread. Operator states moved bread to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.