ARGENTO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAKERY INC
10042 US 19 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668
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 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In bar – 0 ppm, operator put new jug on, primed machine, still 0ppm, operator will use dish machine in kitchen until machine is repaired. Operator will place " do not use " sign on machine
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.viewed current license . **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at wait station -butter pads (44F – Cold Holding), discussed cooler storage, not blocking air flow to bottom of cooler. Operator rearranged cooler, will monitor temperatures **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket on cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sal A. Expired 11/23 **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubby and plastic scraper in new in kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door cooler at wait station.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In bakery, bucket of frosting, in walk in freezer -boxes
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovenhas accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Glass door cooler st wait station- fan guard at top of top soiled.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At prep area, 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:44 PM.
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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.