HERSCHEL'S SCRATCH KITCHEN
5749 MAIN ST · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01D-03-5High Priority – No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on shelf next to Hollandaise mix on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated he had 2 new employees start two weeks ago. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to manager **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, soup, and gravies in walk in cooler **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink by prep area. Manager put soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2024 **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.