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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Butter pats 60F , in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator states they were out of cooler, then put back. See stop sale. Operator has butter on time plan, no time mark on container. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-02-7Intermediate – – 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. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Gerald, class scheduled, no other Food Manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: No CFM, 1 bartender, 2 servers, 2 cooks **Time Extended**
Basic 3
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler – cheese, butter, fish not covered **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Soup, cooked pasta, not covered **Time Extended**
08B-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Unwashed lemons over raw fish, **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:27 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.