New Port Richey — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

New Port Richey, Florida has 382 food establishments with 4,279 inspections on record. 9 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82.2%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Las Perlas in New Port Richey, shut down April 15, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Boulevard Family Restaurant in New Port Richey on December 1, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

382Facilities
4,279Total Inspections
9Closures 2026
82.2%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi 46 449 4
Herschel's Scratch Kitchen 60 787 3
Boulevard Family Restaurant 42 318 3
New China 1 33 299 3
Thai Samurai 35 298 3

New Port Richey Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

New Port Richey 82.2% Pass Rate 82.2%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
New Port Richey 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
New Port Richey 2.36 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.36
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

New Port Richey Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Las Perlas Rodent activity

New Port Richey Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Taco Bell #5229 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Starz Restaurant 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sasha's 1 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Seafire Grill/ Sunset Cove Grill & Bar 1 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Sasha's 4 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Sullivans Boulevard 2 (2 high) Call Back - Complied
Just Smash 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tasty Ramen 2 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hilltop Cafe 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Reyna De Michoacan Ice Cream 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

New Port Richey Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 39,551
08 Proper hand/arm washing 26,753
03 Employee health reporting 24,244
31 Clean multi-use utensils 20,079
14 Food contact surfaces 18,495

New Port Richey Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

140Actions on Record
$52,595Total Fines
$378Avg Fine
$1,400Largest Fine
78Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Dec 1, 2025 Boulevard Family Restaurant $800 3--2025063117
Aug 7, 2025 New China 1 $800 3--2025048702
Jul 29, 2025 Thai Bistro $800 3--2025051249
Jun 9, 2025 Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi $800 3--2025009514
Jul 30, 2025 Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi $800 3--2025047982
Sep 18, 2025 Old Bay Cafe LLC $400 3--2025056671
Mar 19, 2026 Joeys Pizza $400 3--2025071812
Aug 14, 2025 Delicias Latinas $400 3--2025054672
Aug 26, 2025 Boulevard Family Restaurant $400 3--2025048837
Jan 13, 2026 Ihop 36-207 $400 3--2025090530

New Port Richey Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

72Fire Violations
46Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 39
Exit blocked or locked 21
Fire extinguisher in red zone 7
Propane tank stored inside building 3
Cooking without hood suppression 2

New Port Richey Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. New Port Richey has 171 FDACS-regulated facilities with 350 inspections on record and 26 stop-sale orders issued.

171Retail Facilities
350FDACS Inspections
26Stop-Sale Orders
16Orders in 2026

New Port Richey FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Higher Up Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

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New Port Richey FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 29
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 16
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 15
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 12
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 11

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New Port Richey Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 10 84 2,422
Dollar General 4 57 2,871
Dollar Tree 3 9 1,084
Walgreens 3 1 743
Walmart 2 77 608
CVS 2 9 882
Shell 2 152 1,169
Publix 2 30 875

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New Port Richey: Notable Restaurants

Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi

New Port Richey · Most Closures

46 inspections 449 violations 4 closures

Herschel's Scratch Kitchen

New Port Richey · Most Closures

60 inspections 787 violations 3 closures

Boulevard Family Restaurant

New Port Richey · Most Closures

42 inspections 318 violations 3 closures

Joeys Ny Pizza

New Port Richey · Most Inspected

43 inspections 355 violations 2 closures

Starz Restaurant

New Port Richey · Recently Inspected

33 inspections 306 violations 1 closures

Taco Bell #5229

New Port Richey · Recently Inspected

15 inspections 27 violations

New Port Richey: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 6 371 1
Dunkin 5 374 0
Subway 5 274 0
Burger King 3 104 0
Jersey Mikes 3 185 0
Wendys 3 268 0
Chipotle 2 41 0
Kfc 2 459 1
Arbys 2 82 0
Taco Bell 2 70 0

New Port Richey Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in New Port Richey?
New Port Richey, Florida has 382 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in New Port Richey?
The current pass rate for food establishments in New Port Richey is 82.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in New Port Richey this year?
9 food establishments in New Port Richey have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in New Port Richey?
The most frequently cited violations in New Port Richey are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in New Port Richey?
McDonalds has the most locations in New Port Richey with 6 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in New Port Richey?
Las Perlas in New Port Richey was shut down on April 15, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does New Port Richey compare to the Florida state average?
New Port Richey has a pass rate of 82.2%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in New Port Richey?
Food establishments in New Port Richey have an average of 11.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in New Port Richey been assessed?
Food establishments in New Port Richey have been assessed $52,595 in fines across 140 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $378 and the largest single fine was $1,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in New Port Richey restaurants?
72 fire safety violations have been documented across 46 food establishments in New Port Richey. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in New Port Richey inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. New Port Richey, Florida has 171 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 350 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in New Port Richey?
FDACS has issued 26 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in New Port Richey, including 16 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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New Port Richey Restaurants & Food Establishments (374)

Grape Expectations LLC FDACS Retail

4930 Floramar Ter Ste, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Aldi #242 FDACS Retail

6400 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Stephanies Cocoa Island LLC FDACS Retail

7123 US Highway 19, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Confectionary Retailer

Penguin Pretzels FDACS Retail

4205 Little RD, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Mmmmdelicious LLC FDACS Retail

6817 SR 54, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · 166/Mobile Vendor (Free)

7-eleven Store #41952h FDACS Retail

4431 US Highway 19, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Bam Bar LLC FDACS Retail

8536 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Walgreens # 5857 FDACS Retail

7420 State Road 54, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes FDACS Retail

8511 OLD STATE ROAD 54, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Rulu Coffee Mobile FDACS Retail

8833 Mitchell Blvd, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

White Duck Espresso FDACS Retail

3561 US Highway 19, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Pump&munch FDACS Retail

2908 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Mercy Market M&m With Cheese Lodge FDACS Retail

4134 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Your Highness Smoke and Stone FDACS Retail

8510 Cameo DR, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Walmart Market #2391(main) FDACS Retail

8745 Little RD, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Smile Food Mart Establishment # 388515 FDACS Retail

7502 US Highway 19, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: JEANINE WHITE

7 Star Discount Beverages FDACS Retail

6529 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

The Fish Guy FDACS Retail

4114 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Winn Dixie Liquor Store # 2430 FDACS Retail

6416 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Get Right Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

4140 Us Hwy 19, New Port Richey

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF