Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More

9824 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More's latest score of 86 sits above the Port Richey average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation grease.
22-08-4
86
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer upon cook line -open bag of raw chicken over mozzarella sticks, oper moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door reach in cooler on cook line- (42/45F - Cold Holding), operator moved to freezer Inn3 door reach in cooler - butter (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer. recheck - butter 40F, cream 40F, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, opened 2 days ago, operator put date on.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade and base
22-02-4
61
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs in vertical cooler in back room over onions, operator moved eggs to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza make cooler -ham (47F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen, hot water shut off.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tile in storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in back storage area- unwashed lettuce and onions over cheese. Operator moved cheese up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ open and operating, Crystal is new owner . **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in employee bathroom in kitchen has painting supplies stored in it . **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiles in prep area water damages **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers soiled **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table with an ambient air temperature of 50F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Observed Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (48F - Ambient Air Temperature) in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler is currently at 48F ambient air temperature. Operator stated the walk-in cooler and food was between 35F and 38F this morning. Operator started moving items to reach-in freezer and contacted repair company to service machines. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: In reach in cooler- Cut tomatoes 55F cooling, cut 1 hour ago. Cut leafy greens 56F, cut 1 hour ago, operator moved to walk in cooler . Ambient temperature is 50F . No other time/temperature control for safety foods on cooler . Walk in cooler - meatballs 44F, sausage 45F, provolone 45F, shredded mozzarella 44F **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Walk in cooler - chicken wings 45F, lasagna 45F, meatball 45F, soup 45F operator began to move all food to freezer. Has new cooler that will be used when it is cold, operator just turned cooler on. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is in rear of establishment and is not operable at this time due to piece of equipment having to be stored outside. Operator is waiting for equipment to be picked up and plans to install mop sink where it was originally. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: operator states he will put mop sink in tomorrow. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Mop sink is in but not completely hooked up yet. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
70
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in pizza box above ground beef in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage and chicken wings
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings and sausage sitting on rack in kitchen came out of oven at 6AM is at 67F at 1:20pm
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in Saran Wrap in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink, trash can moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents In kitchen and dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water in prep cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizzas with no beard guard on
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More.

How does Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antonio's Express Pizza Pasta and More is inspected around two times per year on average.