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SEAFIRE GRILL/ SUNSET COVE GRILL & BAR

4927 US HWY 19 · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789769
DBPR license6113735

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in bar not sanitizing, sanitizer jug empty, operator replaced jug, primed still 0ppm, machine in use when inspector arrived. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink 50 ppm chlorine, advised operator to put "do not use" sign on dis machine **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded mozzarella (57F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (54F – Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (53F – Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (62F – Cold Holding); house made blue cheese dressing (54F – Cold Holding); crumbled feta (58F – Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (57F – Cold Holding); shredded. mixed cheese (57F – Cold Holding); crab stuffed mushrooms (56F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers – shredded mozzarella (57F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (54F – Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (53F – Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (62F – Cold Holding); house made blue cheese dressing (54F – Cold Holding); crumbled feta (58F – Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (57F – Cold Holding); shredded. mixed cheese (57F – Cold Holding); crab stuffed mushrooms (56F – Cold Holding)all in cooler since 11 am. See stop sale Reach in cooler across from broiler – crab cakes (46F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F – Cold Holding); risotto (46F – Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler In bar – house made blue cheese dressing (46F – Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler temperatures not taken today. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle on counter, operator removed Bottle of dawn dish soap on counter above clean glasses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Bar tender use quaternary ammonium test strips to test chlorine sanitizer in dish machine

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand wash sink in bar, reviewed plan, both sinks in bar are hand wash sinks. Operator removed colander **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Alexis

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar- no soap or paper towels

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold like substance inside ice machine near drop

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless cup in ice bin in bar, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Stairway to downstairs bar

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bare Wood floors to downstairs, heavily soiled

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in, operator put handle up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler

#8Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.