Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey

Last inspected:

6133 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Overview

Ice House Elfers Square, a packaged ice self-vending machine in New Port Richey, received two stop-use orders in November 2024 for violations of Florida Food Law (FS 500; FAC 5K-4) related to required records. A stop-use order issued November 13, 2024 required corrections and submission of documentation to FDACS before the equipment could resume operation; adequate documentation was subsequently provided, resulting in a second stop-use order on November 22, 2024 that was resolved. Since November 2024, the facility has completed four focused inspections with no violations cited, each documenting routine offsite inspection and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

9FDACS Insp.
2Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (9)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Broken stop use issued.

Good Retail Practice Violations

96 Stop Use Order was broken. 500.172(1), F.S.Repeat
Upon inspection, it was observed that the "Stop Use" signs were removed from both the ice chute and the payment insertion area of the ice vending machine. Broken stop use order issued. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided

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Disposition: Adequate documentation was provided.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

213 Records of sampling and analyses of source water and finished product not maintained for a period of at least 2 years or not made available upon request. 5K-4.023(8)(f) F.A.C.Repeat
Required records not made available upon request.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 11/13/2024 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of ICE HOUSE ELFERS SQUARE hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST NOT AVAILABLE, NOT AVAILABLE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 11/13/2024 Page 2 of 2

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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Helene.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Contacted entity for lab results

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Provided Comments: When corrections have bee…

Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey last inspected?
Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 16, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey had?
Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey find?
Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 16, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Ice House Elfers Square in New Port Richey has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.

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