Cotee River Creamery

6345 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cotee River Creamery stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Port Richey restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back room full of clean towels, trash can in front of sink, operator moved both **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator, they printed and posted clean up procedure in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Heavy cream not date marked when opened

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back area blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout establishment has paint chipped away

36-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of soda, tea, cases of bottled water on floor in storage, all items moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone then touched ice cream scoop without washing hands

12A-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cotee River Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cotee River Creamery on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cotee River Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cotee River Creamery.

How does Cotee River Creamery compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Cotee River Creamery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Cotee River Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cotee River Creamery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cotee River Creamery 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 Cotee River Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cotee River Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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