Cactus Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cactus Family Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food-contact surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Cactus Family Restaurant's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-103. The employee filled out the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with a mold-like substance. The fans in the reach-in refrigerator at the front counter, which holds drinks is soiled with a mold-like substance. The long cutting board on the reach-in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A baking sheet was left in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen, and the operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled in the dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 carbon dioxide tanks at the front counter not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two bowls without handles are located in the rice hot-holding equipment at the front counter. The operator removed the bowls and replaced them with a scooper with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. The operator put the ceiling tiles back up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee cooking food, who is also the food manager, is not wearing a hair restraint. The employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on the floor under the ice machine at the front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored on equipment. The operator moved the tongs and put them in the dishwasher to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave in the kitchen has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator posted in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The top of the stove is soiled with grease and food debris. The employee started cleaning the top of the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
41
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board on the reach-in cooler and the fan in the walk-in cooler have a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jerome M. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Tumbler / beverage on chest freezer on cook line, operat removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jerome M. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: has test scheduled for 5/5/25 **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (117F - Hot Holding)made 15 minutes ago, put back on flat top tips reheated to 165 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as undercooked. Operator put asterisk next to poached eggs **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of tan /pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On white drop plate.
22-20-5
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach establishment is using is not for food contact surfaces, operator went to store and came back with the proper bleach for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
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 at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes
22-41-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer, operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize the dishes
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cactus Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cactus Family Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cactus Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cactus Family Restaurant.
How does Cactus Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Cactus Family Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Cactus Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cactus Family Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cactus Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cactus Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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