Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

TOPS AN AMERICAN GRILL

6403 MASSACHUSETTS AVE · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34653

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3140586
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7715967
DBPR license6102169

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 17, 2021 9:08 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 17, 2021 4:40 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 next to sink by soda machine, 1 under rack where soda bibbs are, 1 on rack where food is stored, 1 on box on rack, 3 on floor in dry storage, 5 on floor around hot water heater, 6 on floor behind rack where potatoes are stored, 1 under dish machine 21 under oven, 12 on floor behind stove, all in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can, operator moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and lemons in hand sink in kitchen from server dumping drink in it **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Harry Poulos **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler, fry oil on floor in kitchen, operator put product on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, can opener, microwave, stove, around the top of the reach in freezer, fryers, shelves under tables, shelf under flat top **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.