When was Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey last inspected?

Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey had?

Curbelo's Bakery 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 Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey find?

Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey

Name: Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: November 12, 2025

6211 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668

Pasco County · Retail Bakery · FDACS
Owner: Curbelo's Bakery LLC
FDACS Estab #: 431753

Overview

Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey was inspected twice under FDACS jurisdiction with a combined 16 violations documented. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 12 violations while the facility was operating without a valid food permit. Temperature control violations were cited: the bakery display case was measured at 44°F and corrected to 41°F during the inspection, and ready-to-eat items including shredded cheese and diced ham in the sandwich prep cooler were missing required seven-day discard date markings and were corrected on site. Equipment sanitation violations included heavy food debris buildup on a can opener blade and meat slicer blade, both washed and sanitized during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events and was unable to verify employee training on reporting foodborne illness or demonstrate a health plan addressing foodborne illness symptoms, exclusion, and restriction protocols. A prior inspection on May 4, 2022 documented 4 violations while the facility was similarly operating without a valid food permit and resulted in notification that permit fees must be paid in full to avoid administrative penalties under Florida Statute 500.12(1)(a).

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

16Violations

Last inspected FDACS: November 12, 2025

Curbelo's Bakery 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Nov 12, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR 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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Kitchen area: the blade on the can open is soiled with old food debris. The meat sliced has a significant build up of old food debris un the blade and the cover. Both pieces of equipment were washed , rinsed and sanitized.

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Unable to verify employee training to report foodborne related illness.

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Unable to show or discuss health plan that address food borne illness, symptoms, types, exclusion vs restriction o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

retail: Bakery display case was 44 degrees F, temperature was adjusted . Temperature of 41 degrees F was obtained. x

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Sandwich prep cooler: shredded cheese and diced ham are missing a 7 day discard. It was determined the items were prepared yesterday COS; Correct discard date applied x Print Date: 11/12/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Written procedures were not available.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Certified food managers certificate was not available upon request

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

A probe style thermometer was not available.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail: self serve bakery case: bakery items in the self serve case were missing list of ingredients, name of store, weights, and nutritional facts. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

restroom: the restroom is missing a covered waste can.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Exterior: dumpster lids were open. COS; Lids were closed

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Mop is not hung to dry

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

Operating without a permit, application was submitted. Please pay permit fees with in 10 days o

2022 — 1 inspection

May 4, 2022 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full 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 close your business. 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. 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 FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 3 of 4 Pf Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182191412* Visit # 9999-7182-1914-12 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12

6-202.14

Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey last inspected?: Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey had?: Curbelo's Bakery 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 Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey find?: Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Curbelo's Bakery in Port Richey are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.