Gator Tails in Port Richey
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7729 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668Gator Tails in Port Richey has been cited for recurring and escalating food safety violations across 16 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection. A pattern of high-priority violations emerged in late 2025: management awareness failures and employee health reporting violations appeared in three consecutive inspections (December 1–2, 2025), alongside hand washing violations, parasite destruction failures, and toxic substance control issues. The December 1 inspection documented 33 violations including 3 high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued. A subsequent December 2 inspection cited 12 additional violations with 2 high-priority violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 found 6 basic violations with a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gator Tails in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Gator Tails in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Gator Tails in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gator Tails in Port Richey last inspected?
- Gator Tails in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Gator Tails in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gator Tails in Port Richey are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Gator Tails in Port Richey had?
- Gator Tails in Port Richey has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gator Tails in Port Richey find?
- Gator Tails in Port Richey was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Gator Tails in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Gator Tails in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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