Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PAM'S COUNTRY REST

6602 RIDGE RD · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 346686837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13581332
DBPR license6100998

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#14High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed no air gap between pipes and floor opening under a prep area table, mid-kitchen.

#15High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server go to kitchen, put on gloves to prepare toast, did not wash hands.

#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dish machine 1 live roach on floor under trash can in kitchen prep area. Operator killed the roaches, swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled with debris.

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic 13

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed many ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are acoustic and not easily cleanable.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple area in the kitchen with broken or missing cove moldings.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 5 dead roaches on floor behind standing freezer in rear of kitchen 1 dead roach on floor under mop sink area. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized the areas.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored on a bin of sugar beside rear standing freezer. Operator moved items to an acceptable location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food with no beard guards.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups and plastic food containers at the drink station and the dish area storage area.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing cooler doors at front of kitchen with door handles in disrepair, inside door panel of walk-in cooler damaged.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on the floor near back door. Employee stacked them in their designated area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in shredded potatoes with handle in food. Employee corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's bathroom.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan at rear of kitchen soiled with dust.

#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.