Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PIT BOSS BAR B QUE & PUB

4221 LITTLE RD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 346551606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447294
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736321
DBPR license6101199

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats in beer cooler at front counter – butter pats (62F – Cold Holding), operator had on counter less than 1.5 hours,put back in cooler, discussed time control and emailed form to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink because there is no hot water at hand wash sink, discussed with staff

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colander in hand wash sink at bar, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate53A-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. 2 cooks, bartender, dishwasher, bartender. Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line, no water comes out of hot water side Water temp in ladies room 72F

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.