Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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1414 SEVEN SPRINGS BLVD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34655

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3383304
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8475667
DBPR license6102552

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 23, 2023 1:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 24, 2023 8:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo warewashing facilities

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 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 3

#13High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee did not use soap when washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes, no sanitizer used due to having only a 2 compartment sink, no dish machine in establishment **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding) top rail of reach in cooler on cook line **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 2 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by rice cooker **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine is on plans but is not in establishment **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate16-28-4

Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. No 3 compartment sink or dish machine inside establishment **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#2Basic08B-48-4

Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Beans being prepared at table in dining room **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers gaskets torn **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind equipment soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor in kitchen, buckets moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in all freezers **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-17-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-33-4

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

Warning
#12Basic14-17-4

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.