Inspection Report

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

ROSSI RISTORANTE ITALIANO

7254 SR 54 · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34653

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3193986
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7961173
DBPR license6101083

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 20, 2022 12:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 21, 2022 10:53 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 28 on shelf next to bottles of vinegar in back area 6 on floor next to flour 14 on floor around soda bib shelf in back area 44 under dish machine 11 on cook line behind fryer on floor 26 in server area under counter 129 total rodent droppings **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Can opener **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-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/ No manager on duty with 2 cooks, 1 prep cook and 3 servers **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of food training certificates for some employees **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off due to faucet not working, employee turned hot water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen missing **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

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

Warning
#10Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap above and on bottom of back door, around the door handle **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet not working properly at hand sink in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic22-16-4

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

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.