Delicias Latinas
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Delicias Latinas has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for New Port Richey sits at 78, putting Delicias Latinas on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over juice, operator moved eggs to bottom. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at front counter - ); cooked swai (120F - Hot Holding), cooked 30 minutes ago, operator put in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored outside. Vertical reach in cooler outside, raw chicken, eggs, juice, produce. Vertical freezer, all outside of back door with only overhead protection. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
70
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yucca (118F - Hot Holding)cooked this morning, pan over filled. Operator moved to other pan, moved to hot hold unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. 1 new employee, started 6 weeks ago, signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, bucket of pickles, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -15 rodent droppings behind cooler in front area -7 rodent droppings behind upright cooler in prep area -5 rodent droppings under three compartment sink in bar -2 rodent droppings on floor between freezer and beverage cooler in front bar area -8 rodent droppings on floor between wall and beverage cooler in front bar area **Warning**
35A-04-4
74
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above cooked rice in cooler, raw pork moved to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees food safety certification expired 5/7/2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. > 200 ppm, mixed with detergent, operator emptied sink and pour fresh water in **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-18-4
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In vertical cooler by front counter - yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding) dated 12/4, covered, had condensation on plastic covering, In reach in cooler on cook line - white rice (56F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding) black beans (50F); black rice (53F - Cold Holding) made yesterday afternoon **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler by front counter - yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding) dated 12/4, covered, had condensation on plastic covering, In reach in cooler on cook line - white rice (56F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding) black beans (50F); black rice (53F - Cold Holding) made yesterday afternoon, discussed leaving food uncovered to cool. see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (73/ 80F - Hot Holding); yucca (112F - Hot Holding); all cooked this morning at 8 am, cooked chicken (92F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (125/128F - Hot Holding); king fish (83F - Hot Holding) operator put back in oven to heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
50
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over pork chops in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork (46F - Cold Holding) 43F; sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) 43F; shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) 42F in reach in cooler by steam table, employee put ice bags on all product **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (126F - Hot Holding) 168F; beef tips (128F - Hot Holding); in steam well, employee took out of steam well to have reheated **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair restraint then continued to cook without changing gloves or washing hands
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above hot dogs in freezer, not commercially packaged Raw fish above pastries in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee came through kitchen door and handled clean utensils to cook without changing gloves
12A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer has a dog in a carrier on chair next to him
35A-01-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the establishment
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven top soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, floors and ceiling soiled in kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor in kitchen
42-01-4
20
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -3 compartment sink in kitchen not on approved plans on file -Refrigerators added in establishment not on approved plans on file -Hand sink moved in bar area -steam tables not on approved plans on file -Ice machine added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food date marked on upright cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in dining area with food stored in it **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias Latinas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias Latinas on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias Latinas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Delicias Latinas.
How does Delicias Latinas compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Delicias Latinas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Delicias Latinas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias Latinas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Delicias Latinas 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 Delicias Latinas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Latinas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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