Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAROLD SELTZER'S STEAKHOUSE

9409 US HWY 19 N # 493 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3414870
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8587529
DBPR license6102819

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 11, 2024 5:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 13, 2024 1:18 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bread on cook line with green mold like growth on it **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 Small flies around the racks of rolls at front counter 5 small flies around high chairs in kitchen 2 small flies on shelf above clean silverware 7 small flies on wall under dish machine 4 small flies in dry storage 18 small flies in back prep room by press 3 flies on cook line landing on Togo boxes 3 small flies on employee food sitting in banquet room 6 small flies in bar 3 small flies on wall next to oven at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers stored above sauces in reach in cooler, raw burgers moved to bottom shelf **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage -16 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage -3 rodent droppings on floor in room where pans are stored **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (47F – Cold Holding); Beef (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, all food voluntarily discarded **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by storage shelves **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or hand wash sign a5 bar hand sink **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brushes used on cook line for sauces **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of all equipment soiled **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen, on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen, under and behind equipment In front area where bread in being cooked **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

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

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves and oven soiled **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All floor drains soiled **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. On cook line, in prep area, in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.