Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey
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6812 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey has 29 inspections on record spanning recent years, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has experienced escalating enforcement activity: a February 2025 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after finding four high-priority violations including management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, improper hand washing, and food in poor condition; a June 2025 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation; and a January 2026 complaint-based inspection documented 33 violations including multiple high-priority issues with approved food sources, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. Employee health policy violations have been cited across multiple inspections (February 2025, June 2024). The facility incurred $320 in disciplinary fines. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 was completed with no further action, though the violation count and administrative escalation history indicate active compliance concerns.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025045833 | $320.00 | Feb 25, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 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
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey last inspected?
- Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey had?
- Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey find?
- Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey been fined?
- Desi Tasty Indian Cuisine in Port Richey has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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