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.

New Port Richey — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: New Port Richey Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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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

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 15, 2026	Las Perlas	Rodent activity

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

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Taco Bell #5229	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Starz Restaurant	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Sasha's	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 6	Seafire Grill/ Sunset Cove Grill & Bar	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 5	Sasha's	4 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 4	Sullivans Boulevard	2 (2 high)	Call Back - Complied
May 1	Just Smash	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Tasty Ramen	2 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Hilltop Cafe	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	La Reyna De Michoacan Ice Cream	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

New Port Richey Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

Issue	Citations
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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 11, 2026	Higher Up Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

New Port Richey FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

New Port Richey Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	10	84	2,422
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Dollar Tree	3	9	1,084
Walgreens	3	1	743
Sams Club	2	23	284
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Walmart	2	77	608
CVS	2	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

New Port Richey: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
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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