Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HAROLD SELTZER'S STEAKHOUSE

9409 US HWY 19 N # 493 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2750442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6427945
DBPR license6102819

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 30, 2017 2:50 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 1, 2017 8:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#20High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over ribeye beef and bottles of wine walk in cooler Cook line right cooler: Raw pork over bleu cheese, cook line Center reach in cooler : raw beef over milk, Cookline left: raw fish over cheese and pasta. Corrected on Site: coolers are re organized for safe refrigerator storage

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 hard on dish washer, 68 hard on floor in dry storage, 9 hard on tray in dry storage room with condiments, 4 hard on speed rack in dry storage, 5 hard in back of boxes on floor in dry storage, 3 hard under ice bath in kitchen, 1 hard near prep sink , 1 hard on shelf under prep sink near 3 compartment sink , 36 hard on floor in storage room with pans, flour and canned goods, 5 hard on can speed rack

Intermediate 1

#22Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic 19

#1Basic23-15-4

Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front near dish wash room

#2Basic25-10-4

Basic – Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Corrected on Site: out in container with lid **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup on prep table with no lid or straw. Corrected on Site: removed

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected on Site: removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken metal on door of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and wait station

#8Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several Lexon plastic containers in storage area, and in use in reach in cooler

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil at cook line , bulk mayo in store room

#10Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line

#11Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. Soiled with grease on cook line

#12Basic16-38-4

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Needle on gauges do not move.

#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected on Site: removed , bottle of water

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At wait station

#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in storage

#16Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand wash sink near dish wash room

#17Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, at cook line with some cracking and water buildup, . Floors not smooth and easily cleanable under equipment.

#18Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Melted handle of spatula, discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near bread baking area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.