Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey
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5736 Us Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey has accumulated 46 violations across 11 inspections between August 2023 and March 2026, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection—slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly employee health reporting (cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), and parasite destruction (5 inspections). Additional high-priority findings have included proper hand and arm washing, allergen awareness, chemical storage, and management awareness of food safety requirements. An administrative complaint was recommended following a March 2025 inspection that documented two separate employee health reporting violations and improper hand washing practices. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 identified one high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey last inspected?
- Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey had?
- Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey find?
- Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Tacos El Chapo in New Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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