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

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

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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
Starbucks 2 77 1,170
Walmart 2 77 608
CVS 2 9 882
Shell 2 152 1,169

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New Port Richey: Notable Restaurants

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.

In the News New Port Richey

New Port Richey Restaurants & Food Establishments (374)

Craft Street

3216 LITTLE ROAD, New Port Richey

24 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Brick Oven Pizzeria

9945 TRINITY BLVD STE 109, New Port Richey

20 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Dunkin Donuts

5421 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey

17 inspections · 118 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Ruby Tuesday #7147

8512 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey

28 inspections · 118 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Havana Dreamers

3104 TOWN AVE, New Port Richey

23 inspections · 115 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Wendy's Properties LLC

7605 SR 54, New Port Richey

24 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Hibachi Express

5308 LITTLE ROAD, New Port Richey

15 inspections · 110 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Sam's New York Pizza

4209 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey

21 inspections · 104 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina

7825 CONGRESS ST, New Port Richey

21 inspections · 103 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Zen Kitchen & Bar

6229 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey

27 inspections · 100 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

4240 US 19 S, New Port Richey

26 inspections · 98 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Checkers #151

7415 SR 54, New Port Richey

22 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Panera Bread Co #921

3234 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey

24 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Urban Oak Brick Oven LLC

11406 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey

29 inspections · 95 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Jimmy's Boulevard Restaurant

6211 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey

21 inspections · 92 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Dunkin Donuts

10829 SR 54, New Port Richey

17 inspections · 92 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

3294 REDEEMER WAY, New Port Richey

14 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Outback Steakhouse

10860 SR 54, New Port Richey

24 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Ottaways Parkside Ice Cream Parlor/ Melted at Ottaway's

5641 MAIN ST, New Port Richey

25 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Apr 2026

International House of Pancakes 36-154

4736 US HWY 19, New Port Richey

23 inspections · 90 violations · Last: Mar 2026