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Licensee
Name:
EL PAISA SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT
License Number:
SEA6113667
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
02/01/2026
Primary Status:
Delinquent
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
9814,16,18 US HWY 19 N NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
01/13/2026
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed personal items mixed in with food prep items above prep table.
Employees moved to bottom shelf of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Observed hoods soiled with buildup of grease. Last cleaning indicates April 2023. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Gaskets torn and soiled in two door reach in cooler by rear door. **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwashing sign in restrooms that employees use.
Provided employee with sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed outsides of cooking equipment soiled with old debris in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table, soiled. Employee put coth in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cutting board with excessive staining, soda fountain nozzles at front counter are soiled. Operator removed the nozzles for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Employee removed cups and glasses from hand sink behind bar and at server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No certificates could be located on site. **Warning**
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If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
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