Central Park
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Central Park, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other New Port Richey restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle hung in mop area with no label.
41-17-4
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. Observed several deserts in standup cooler in customer area without date marks. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can in front counter area. Operator moved to another location **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored face up with no overhead protection in front kitchen area. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in walk in cooler not separated from food products for use.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen area and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen French fries and biscuits stored on freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cut pineapple. Operator moved to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
41
May 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of sausage gravy, 6 lb, 9 oz **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine, operator primed machine, 50 ppm, ran machine again, 10 ppm, operator will call for repair and sanitize dishes in sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time for 2 servers less than 10 seconds, discussed with mod **Warning**
12A-17-4
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. One employee **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cutting board at lift top on cook line stained Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of sausage gravy, 6 lb, 9 oz **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over clean dishes, moved to back room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rusted **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bus boy filled bucket with water, discussed with manager on duty Rubber gloves in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Ice in hand wash sink at wait station, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 2 Prep cooks, rubbed hands together for 5 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cottage cheese (62F - Cold Holding);potato salad (58F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); eggplant (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door cooler on cook line-sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (62F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); potato salad (58F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); eggplant (53F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Temperatures not taken this morning, unknown if they were taken last night. Other foods not needed immediately moved to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty, operator put new jug on corrected to 50 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bus boy filled bucket with water, discussed with manager on duty Rubber gloves in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In pan on expo line for buttering toast, paint brush with metal band **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small fan on shelf over 3 compartment sink **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In prep area, operator made new pan with sanitizer only, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In prep area, 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In vertical cooler at wait station, employees open Gatorade over butter pats **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses art wait station **Warning**
24-08-4
32
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs on counter on cook line, discussed time as a public health control, has form **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at wait station cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator put water in pan for steam table, discussed use of hand wash sink with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict, poached eggs on menu not identified as under cooked **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. fry oil on floor in prep area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 0 ppm , corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups next to soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Park on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Park?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Central Park.
How does Central Park compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Central Park most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Central Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central Park have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Central Park 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 Central Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Central Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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