New Port Richey East, Pasco County

FREDDIE'S RESTAURANT

6476 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey East, FL 34668

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
New Port Richey East
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24558883

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

16-37-1

Detail 24558887

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.

05-08-4

Detail 24558882

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-17-4

Detail 24558888

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24558885

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 drink on the reach in cooler. The operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24558884

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 24558889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 24558886

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. 1 metal strainer in poor condition. The operator discarded the metal strainer. Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 24271032

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Lana, Freddy, Joe Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Joe K. No longer employed. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24271033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24271031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24253450

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Dish machine 0 ppm, lots of soap in machine. It appears that there are 2 jugs of sanitizer connected and 1 rinse aid. operator will call for repair Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 24253454

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Florim, owner - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 24253451

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Lana, Freddy, Joe Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24253452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24253449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24253448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Sides of cooking equipment in cook line area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24253453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 24241546

High 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. 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24241551

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cucumbers in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24241548

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. turkey (49F - Cold holding); ham (48F - Cold holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (49F - Cold Holding);(51F - Cold Holding); chili (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24241560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, operator states they did not take temperatures in cooler this morning and did not get a delivery. See stop sale. turkey (49F - Cold holding); ham (48F - Cold holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (49F - Cold Holding); chili (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding) tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 24241553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked sausage and raw shell eggs. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24241542

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant spray stored on prep table in dish machine area

02C-03-5

Detail 24241544

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 12/8

31A-11-4

Detail 24241547

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in front line area

53A-02-7

Detail 24241543

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Florim, owner

31B-03-4

Detail 24241558

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided soap and paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24241559

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K.

36-06-4

Detail 24241545

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard under cooking equipment in cook line area

12B-07-4

Detail 24241557

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage cups on back prep table by dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 24241554

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, chargers and speaker on back prep table/shelf

35B-01-4

Detail 24241556

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen

36-73-4

Detail 24241561

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled

08B-38-4

Detail 24241555

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in a box cases on floor in front line area

23-03-4

Detail 24241549

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Sides of cooking equipment in cook line area

33-16-4

Detail 24241550

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-17-4

Detail 24241552

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23656141

High 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. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket empty. No other sanitizer in establishment. Corrected to 50 ppm Operator purchased approved sanitizer before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23656148

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-02-6

Detail 23656146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw beef over cooked sausage and gyro.

08A-05-6

Detail 23656139

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over produce, operator moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23656140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at wait station , removed from refrigeration 2.5 hours ago. Will add to time control plan, operator will discard at 1:00, wrote time on paper in basket In reach in cooler - sliced provolone (47F - Cold Holding)moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23656144

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board statined Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23656143

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit

11-26-1

Detail 23656142

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees, signed form Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23656145

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-08-4

Detail 23656147

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line

Sep 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23159209

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at lift top on cook line stained

31A-11-4

Detail 23159208

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled towel bucket in hand wash sink, discussed with manager on duty and staff

32-04-4

Detail 23159207

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms

36-37-5

Detail 23159206

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in server/ prep area

21-07-4

Detail 23159210

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discussed with staff and manager on duty. Corrected On-Site