Espresso Gallery and Cafe
6130 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653 · Permanent Food Service · License 6114105
What drove the grade
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Spoons in standing water at front counter. Operator removed to be washed.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
F55Routine inspection10 violations, 3 high priority Administrative complaint
- First visitJul 31, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In vertical refrigerator in storage area- carton of shell eggs above cooked eggs, pitchers of tea, operator moved to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operator went from front counter to kitchen, put gloves on to cut bagel, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty .
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Towel bucket hanging on side of table in kitchen - quaternary solution greater than 400 ppm.corrected to 200 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Menu board does not show that Lox is raw
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory provided and posted at front counter
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
In kitchen- pans in sink, tray on top of sink, operator removed all. Ice cubes in sink at front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
Lox on menu, case of smoked salmon filet in freezer.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
On front counter by hand wash sink, operator removed discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Unisex bathroom next to storage room, door does not self close. Door left open
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.
No trash can in unisex restroom.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.