A R French Pizzeria and Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited A R French Pizzeria and Tavern seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average New Port Richey facility scores 78, putting A R French Pizzeria and Tavern on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer greater than 500 ppm , corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, pizza make - temperatures taken at approximately 10 am, all 41F or less, all moved to freezer - ricotta cheese (46F - Cold Holding);recheck 37F, cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding); recheck 35F, cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding), recheck 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange, red and white cutting boards stained
22-02-4
67
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm, manager switched out sanitizer bucket and primed machine, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager touched top bun with bare hand when putting knife inside bun, discussed with manager
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in salad prep area soiled Bar gun soiled at end of bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside ice machine has rust exposed
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used to scoop flour, pan removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper and tuna in original packaging thawed, packaged states to removed from packaging before thawing
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in salad prep area Orange and yellow cutting boards on cook line Red cutting board in pizza make area
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on salad cooler Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour container lid broken and cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steve Lauren Do not have their food handlers training
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Both Soda guns at bar soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
74
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish pit
29-37-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting mats on cook line have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line and walk in cooler
36-17-5
70
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-081, operator printed and posted on wall by entrance **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor, oil put up on crates **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar
31B-04-4
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner over clean dishes. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area operator unblocked. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Most recent plans we have on file from 2009 show a bar and bar equipment, operator has new rendering but needs to be submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen and prep areas. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A R French Pizzeria and Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A R French Pizzeria and Tavern on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A R French Pizzeria and Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at A R French Pizzeria and Tavern.
How does A R French Pizzeria and Tavern compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
A R French Pizzeria and Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has A R French Pizzeria and Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A R French Pizzeria and Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A R French Pizzeria and Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is A R French Pizzeria and Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A R French Pizzeria and Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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