THE TROUGH
3460 STARKEY BLVD · TRINITY · Pasco County · FL 34655
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 50 ants on wall by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In vertical cooler by back door – Cooked eggs (48F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (47F – Cold Holding); chili (45F – Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (53F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F – Cold Holding) ; cheese sauce (50F – Cold Holding); liquid eggs (57F – Cold Holding) portioned pasta (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler by back door – Cooked eggs (48F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (47F – Cold Holding); chili (45F – Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken( 50F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (53F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F – Cold Holding) ; cheese sauce (50F – Cold Holding); liquid eggs (57F – Cold Holding) portioned pasta (47F – Cold Holding) see stop sale Temperatures not taken today. In reach in cooler on cook line- feta (45F – Cold Holding); buttermilk (44F – Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles moved to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler – Carton of unwashed strawberries above pico, sauces, operator moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:52 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.