Taste of Curry in Port Richey
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10140 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668Taste of Curry in Port Richey has 26 inspections on record since 2016, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows persistent high-priority violations centered on consumer advisory (raw or undercooked food warnings), employee health reporting, proper hand washing, and management awareness. The facility received three consecutive inspections in March 2026 within 10 days, with two dispositions of "Call Back - Complied" and one "Warning Issued," indicating active enforcement response to violations. A prior inspection on May 20, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation for management awareness, employee health reporting, and hand washing violations. Fire safety violations for blocked exits were documented on three occasions between 2018 and 2020, involving bikes, propane tanks, and storage items obstructing the back door. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 resulted in "Call Back - Complied" with 4 violations including consumer advisory and correct procedures citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taste of Curry in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 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
Taste of Curry in Port Richey: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door: bikes, propane tank, ladder, tools, folded table, vacuum cleaner, paint supplies, etc
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Filters, rack, box, bus tubs
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Hand cart, garbage pails, etc. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door near bathrooms, blocked with bags of cement. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Taste of Curry in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections53 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taste of Curry in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taste of Curry in Port Richey last inspected?
- Taste of Curry in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Taste of Curry in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taste of Curry in Port Richey are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taste of Curry in Port Richey had?
- Taste of Curry in Port Richey has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taste of Curry in Port Richey find?
- Taste of Curry in Port Richey was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Taste of Curry in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Taste of Curry in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Taste of Curry in Port Richey had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taste of Curry in Port Richey has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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