How many health inspections has ELA! had?

ELA! has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ELA! ever been shut down?

No, ELA! has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ELA!?

The most frequently cited violations at ELA! are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

ELA!

6238 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CK EATERY LLC · License: SEA6113493

ELA! in New Port Richey, FL has 28 inspections on record with 200 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Feb 20, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V06 Handwashing facilities

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V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

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