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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty. Put new sanitizer bucket on now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 6 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with employees
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher put hair net on then touched clean containers without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with dishwasher, he went and washed his hands
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction documentation for cold smoked salmon, operator was able to obtain from food provider. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
35A-11-4Intermediate – Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals – food/water bowls provided outside. Food and water bowl on porch, food and water removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl of lettuce on hand sink next to dish area, bowl removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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, 3 servers with no food manager on duty
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. Lisa and Chrystal food handler's certification expired **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.