New Port Richey, Pasco County

HERSCHEL'S SCRATCH KITCHEN

5749 MAIN ST, New Port Richey, FL 34652

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
New Port Richey
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 24512593

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, operator put new bucket on, corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24512596

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. Polled eggs, removed from refrigerator 1 hour, cooked home fries removed from Refrigerator 1 hour ago. Operator wrote times in notepad. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24512591

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap on top of ice bin in bar , operator moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24512595

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line and wait station stained and grooved. Can opener blade soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 24512597

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand wash sink in bar, operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24512590

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of dish machine, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

24-15-4

Detail 24512598

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Pots and pans in kitchen on drying rack under AC unit that is drippings water onto them.

08B-38-4

Detail 24512592

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen - fry oil, vinegar, hot sauce, operator moved to shelf In walk in freezer - case of bread, cod, bag of tortillas In walk in cooler - containers of sauce, shrimp, soup Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24512594

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in bar- 0 ppm, corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24271194

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (51F - Cold Holding), in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator says they were out of cooler while she waited on table, moved to freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Butter pats 60F , in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator states they were out of cooler, then put back. See stop sale. Operator has butter on time plan, no time mark on container. Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 24271191

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. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Gerald, class scheduled, no other Food Manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24271193

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: No CFM, 1 bartender, 2 servers, 2 cooks Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24271189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24271192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - cheese, butter, fish not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Soup, cooked pasta, not covered Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 24271190

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed cucumbers melon, herbs over bread. Operator states moved bread to top shelf Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Unwashed lemons over raw fish, Time Extended

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24145561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (51F - Cold Holding), in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator says they were out of cooler while she waited on table, moved to freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24145555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (110F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago, holding on flat top grill, cook moved pan directly Onto flat top to heat Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24145556

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple towels in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 24145559

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24145558

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/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24145557

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish wash area Corrected On-Site Warning

14-14-4

Detail 24145560

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 2inch paint brush in margarine for buttering toast. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24145553

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24145554

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - cheese, butter, fish not covered Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24145562

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed cucumbers melon, herbs over bread. Operator states moved bread to top shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23839070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23825783

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. 0 ppm, Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23825784

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23825782

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line Warning

Mar 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 23667130

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher put gloves on and began to get food out of reach in cooler, no hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Server came into kitchen after handling dirty dishes and being outside put gloves on and started making toast without washing hands Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 23667132

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside to walk in cooler with gloves on, came back in, put potatoes in deep fryer, no glove change or hand wash . discussed proper hand wash with person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Employee touched hair then put toast on plate to be served to customer without washing hands Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23667133

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (97F - Hot Holding)in steam table, heated in deep fryer 1.5 hours ago. Put back into fryer, heated to 165F poached eggs (102F - Hot Holding)in pan of water on flat top grill. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Poached eggs sitting on counter 85F, sausage links 114F in steam table, sausage links put back on grill to be reheated. Provided operator with form 5022-090 time as a public health, operator completed time as a public health paperwork, cook determined the time poached eggs were put out on counter and time marked them Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

16-29-4

Detail 23667131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Slicer being cleaned with solution of detergent and chorine. Discussed proper cleaning with staff and manager on duty - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Slicer not being cleaned at this time Time Extended

Mar 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23663863

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher put gloves on and began to get food out of reach in cooler, no hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with person in charge

12A-13-4

Detail 23663867

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher put dirty dishes in machine, then put clean dishes away, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty .

03A-03-5

Detail 23663866

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on counter on cook line, discussed time control, provided time control form for operator

12A-09-4

Detail 23663870

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside to walk in cooler with gloves on, came back in, put potatoes in deep fryer, no glove change or hand wash . discussed proper hand wash with person in charge

01B-02-5

Detail 23663868

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 3.25 hours ago

03A-02-5

Detail 23663869

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 3.25 hours ago, see stop sale

03B-01-6

Detail 23663873

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (97F - Hot Holding)in steam table, heated in deep fryer 1.5 hours ago. Put back into fryer, heated to 165F poached eggs (102F - Hot Holding)in pan of water on flat top grill. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 23663864

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish washer washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Inspectors asked him to wash in designated sink, discussed proper hand wash with person in charge Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 23663865

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/ 4 kitchen employees, 2 servers, no person in charge Repeat Violation

16-29-4

Detail 23663872

Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Slicer being cleaned with solution of detergent and chorine. Discussed proper cleaning with staff and manager on duty

12B-07-4

Detail 23663875

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to slicer

08B-32-4

Detail 23663871

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Prep person cutting potatoes outside the back door, all moved inside Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23663874

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by dish machine

21-03-4

Detail 23663862

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Solution for clean in place slicer is chlorine and detergent, discussed proper clean in place method and sanitizer solution with staff.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 23435675

High 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-17-4

Detail 23435682

High 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-25-4

Detail 23435676

High 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-01-5

Detail 23435678

High 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

35A-11-4

Detail 23435683

Intermediate - 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-09-4

Detail 23435680

Intermediate - 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-05-6

Detail 23435679

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, 3 servers with no food manager on duty

53B-14-5

Detail 23435681

Intermediate - 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

13-03-4

Detail 23435677

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

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22882677

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated he had 2 new employees start two weeks ago. Emailed handout to operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22882674

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Manager printed paperwork but has not fully filled out Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22882672

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, soup, and gravies in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22882678

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22882673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22882676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

48-04-4

Detail 22882675
  • From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2-20lb propane tanks under front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

01D-03-5

Detail 22879002

High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22879005

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on shelf next to Hollandaise mix on cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22879006

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated he had 2 new employees start two weeks ago. Emailed handout to operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22879009

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to manager Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22879000

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, soup, and gravies in walk in cooler Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22879001

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 22879008

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink by prep area. Manager put soap Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22879003

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2024 Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22879004

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22879007

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either hand sink in kitchen. Warning

48-04-4

Detail 22879010

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2-20lb propane tanks under front counter

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22479924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on steam table White cutting board on prep cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22479923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22479922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-25-4

Detail 22461631

High 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. Employee touched hair with gloved hands, cut sausage without changing gloves or washing hands Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 22461626

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee went out and came back in the back door and started preparing food without washing hands -Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22461621

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched toast with bare hands, toast at 109F Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22461623

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with portioned copy of DBPR HR 5030-104, operator posted in employee area Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22461627

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans show a hand sink next to dish machine in kitchen, there is no hand sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22461630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, employee put soap and paper towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22461625

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22461628

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. Shashi prep cook has no food handlers certification Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22461620

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on steam table White cutting board on prep cooler Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22461632

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22461629

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22461624

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and vinegar on floor on cook line Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22461619

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22461622

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