Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey
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10128 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey has accumulated 190 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended twice and multiple callbacks for non-compliance. Top violations involve approved food sources, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories. Recent inspections through October 2025 indicate ongoing violations with sporadic high-priority citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey last inspected?
- Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey are: Approved food source, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey had?
- Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey find?
- Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Punta Cana Kitchen in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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.
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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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