Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRILLE 19 ASIAN FUSION INC

10164 US HWY 19 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3787257
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13942946
DBPR license6113987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee holding cell phone while cooking, washed hands but did not dry them.

#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- bags of raw chicken over beef chicken moved to bott **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line -raw beef over sauce and raw scallops, operator moved beef to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (61F – Cold Holding), made yesterday.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wok table-garlic in oil (61F – Cold Holding), made yesterday. See stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nguyen expired

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand wash sink in sushi area, operator removed Operat filled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53A-05-6

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/ 3 cooks, 1 server, person in charge

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back room, kitchen, operator refilled all dispensers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw fish heads in freezer with food for customers

#2Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail hanging below hat, operator put hair under hat **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. On cook line – Reach in cooler gasket torn

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain by soda machine in kitchen Wall in dish room above 3 compartment sink

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In prep area- buckets of broth on floor , operator moved moved to table **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with handle in rice, handle in rice, handles in bulk storage containers, operator put handles up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler Reach in freezer

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in dish room

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cook line – open bottle of water, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In vertical cooler in sushi area- cut avocados still. Have stickers on them, not washed before cut.

#11Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled torn foil on shelves on cook line

#12Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler – unwashed produce above sauces

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
6 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.