Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey
Last inspected:
9113 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654Mochinut New Port Richey Inc has four inspections on record between October 2025 and January 2026, with a combined 10 violations documented across two focused inspections. A January 2026 focused inspection cited 7 violations, including a high-priority handwashing violation when an employee attempted to handle food without washing hands after leaving a computer station; the employee corrected this on site. That same inspection documented that the behind-counter handwashing sink lacked hot water and soap, though the facility had an alternative handwashing sink with hot water available within 12 feet and corrected the soap issue during the inspection. An October 2025 focused inspection found raw shell eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat cheese in a refrigerator, a high-priority cross-contamination violation that was corrected on site by relocating eggs to the bottom shelf. A November 2025 focused inspection found no violations. No stop-sale orders or emergency closures are on record.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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· 7 violations· Focused Inspection
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.
Request 5147576
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Behind counter: lids of food left opened and some food stored under soap dispenser. COS:
Food moved to safe location and lids placed on food.
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Behind counter: Observed employee change gloves after leaving computer and attempt to
handle food with out washing hands. COS: Employee stopped and washed hands.
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5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Behind Counter: Hand wash sink has no hot water. Did observe employee use other hand
wash sink with hot water with in 12 feet.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Behind counter: no soap at hand wash sink. COS: issue corrected.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back room: Back door has an approximate 2 inch gap on bottom leading to outside
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Prep area: Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Prep area: Observed employees handling food while wearing watches and bracelets.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: REQUEST 5143693
The issues described in request # 5143693 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· Focused Inspection
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.
Request 5141830
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PPRepeat
Kitchen area: Inside fridge, observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese. COS: Eggs
relocated to bottom shelf.
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Kitchen area: Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets while handling food.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net,
beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Kitchen area: Observed employees handling open food with no hair restraint.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit
application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also
accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative
penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If
you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek
administrative action to suspend food activities.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of
payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey last inspected?
- Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey had?
- Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey find?
- Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey are: 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.
- Does Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Mochinut New Port Richey INC in New Port Richey has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.
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