How many health inspections has LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE had?

LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE ever been shut down?

Yes, LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE?

The most frequently cited violations at LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Proper cooking temps.

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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE

7335 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey, FL 34654

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE LLC · License: SEA6102183

LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE in New Port Richey, FL has 24 inspections on record with 184 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

184Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 15, 2022	Sewage back up	16:48:00

Inspection History (24)

Feb 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Oct 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V21 Time as control

Nov 21, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 15, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Oct 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 47 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE had?: LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE ever been shut down?: Yes, LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE?: The most frequently cited violations at LUCIO'S BREAKFAST PLACE are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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