Early Start Breakfast & Lunch
8536 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113007
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Cooked Potatoes (72°F - Cold Holding) stored on counter of prep table on cook line. Items are not listed on a time as a public health control plan. Discussed solutions with operator.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat grits, chicken salad, and cinnamon rolls in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink off cook line area not working at the time of inspection and blocked with items on top of and inside of handwash sink.
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer spray bottle stored on food equipment over reach-in cooler on cook line.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.