Alex Place
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Alex Place has 11 inspections in the public record. Alex Place was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Port Richey restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, on the floor by the stove. 1 dead roach, at the bar area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the stove and cook like is soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler is soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the door frame. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The operator replaced the ripped foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) ; see stop sale raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Walk in cooler mixed Shredded cheese 48F, raw ribs 47F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects. In bar under and in front of 3 compartment sink, approximately 20 small flies, no food in bar. Operator began to kill flies and clean area. Recheck, found 3 flies. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator sprayed Real Kill ant and roach spray in bar ear floor. Can states for household use only. Discussed with operator
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse - In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) ;
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler-cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) ; see stop sale raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and beef over French fries and onions rings, operator rearranged freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line.
22-08-4
45
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler Cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of lift top cooler by holding pans, on cook ,one **Warning**
22-02-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2003, dishwasher added, bar moved to in front of kitchen, walk in cooler move from front of restaurant right kitchen, ice machine added **Warning**
51-16-7
82
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator changed jug, still 0 ppm, will use 3 compartment sink to San dishes **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Operator cutting limes for beverages with bare hands, discussed using tongs, deli paper, gloves for ready to eat foods. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook open jar of garlic in oil on counter overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook open jar of garlic in oil on counter overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1/7/23 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, in back of lift top, food debris, white mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm, operator has a gallon of Clorox bleach hooked up to dishwasher, operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Cat food in container outside by front door, 2 cats in parking lot
35A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alex Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alex Place on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alex Place?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alex Place.
How does Alex Place compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Alex Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Alex Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alex Place have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alex Place 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 Alex Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alex Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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