Alex Place in Port Richey
Last inspected:
7846 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668Alex Place in Port Richey has operated for over a decade with a pattern of compliance challenges and multiple enforcement actions. The facility received 27 inspections between [earliest date] and February 27, 2026, documenting 151 total violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. In January 2023, the facility was found operating without a valid food permit and was also discovered carrying hemp-extract products while not designated as a Hemp Food Establishment, triggering permit and licensing violations. That same January inspection documented 10 violations including intermediate-priority findings: no written emergency response procedures, missing food temperature measuring device, and absent sanitizer test strips in the ware-washing area (though test strips were corrected on site). A focused inspection on September 2, 2023 conducted as an offsite Hurricane Idalia assessment produced no violations. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Alex Place in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Alex Place in Port Richey: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017050326 | $200.00 | Aug 31, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Alex Place in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Alex Place in Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct an assessment for Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be carrying products containing hemp extract for human consumption while not being
designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days.
Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is
also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures provided. Owner was given the V&D handout on how to write procedures.
o
74
Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Observed no sign.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail Area: No visible thermometer in hot holding chicken case.
o
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring
food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter
probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available.
o
4-402.11
Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow
access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of
space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is
exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow
cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Back Room Area: Three compartment sink not sealed to wall.
o
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Ware washing area: No test strips available. COS: Test strips were later retrieved.
x
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back room Area: No lid on trash can in unisex bathroom.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail Area: Observed ceiling tiles with water stains.
o
94
Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products
consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption and is not designated as a Hemp Food
Establishment. Food establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 5K-4.034(3), F.A.C.
Observed food establishment selling CBD Hemp products.
o
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Observed food establishment operating without a valid 2023 permit.
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Alex Place in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Alex Place in Port Richey last inspected?
- Alex Place in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Alex Place in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Alex Place in Port Richey are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Alex Place in Port Richey had?
- Alex Place in Port Richey has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Alex Place in Port Richey find?
- Alex Place in Port Richey was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Alex Place in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Alex Place in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Alex Place in Port Richey faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Alex Place in Port Richey has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Alex Place in Port Richey been fined?
- Alex Place in Port Richey has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Alex Place in Port Richey last inspected?
- Alex Place in Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Alex Place in Port Richey had?
- Alex Place in Port Richey has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Alex Place in Port Richey find?
- Alex Place in Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Alex Place in Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Alex Place in Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Alex Place in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Alex Place in Port Richey are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D); 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf.
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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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