El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant

9814,16,18 Us Hwy 19 N, New Port Richey, FL 34668
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average New Port Richey facility scores 78, putting El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Danay D. Expired on 2/15/2026. International Food Service Executive Association. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage outside by the back door of the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Discussed with the operator cleaning up the trash located in the alley behind the restaurant. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The gaskets are torn, the reach in by the rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of the hood filters are soiled with grease. The handle on the stove is soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the handle. The sides of the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. It's a shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
58
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside at the back of the building, the plumber came out on Saturday (3/14) to fix the over flow of the sewer. They have a meeting scheduled with the building owner on Wednesday (3/18) because the plumber stated that it is a building issue. Observed only toilet paper around the sewage pipe opening on the ground, and the lid is off. The open sewage pipe that is draining onto the ground is located near the back door that employees do not use. **Warning**
28-13-5
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. Danay D. Expired on 2/15/2026. International Food Service Executive Association. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage outside by the back door of the restaurant. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The gaskets are torn, the reach in by the rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of the hood filters are soiled with grease. The handle on the stove is soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the handle. The sides of the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. It's a shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
50
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat chicken stored below raw food in two-door cooler. Operator removed cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with excessive staining, soda fountain nozzles at front counter are soiled. Operator removed the nozzles for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed cups and glasses from hand sink behind bar and at server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. No certificates could be located on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above food prep station. Employee threw the drink away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items mixed in with food prep items above prep table. Employees moved to bottom shelf of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen are soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walk-in men's room with large hole in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods soiled with buildup of grease. Last cleaning indicates April 2023. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gaskets torn and soiled in two door reach in cooler by rear door. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator has a digital copy, but not a printed one. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restrooms that employees use. Provided employee with sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outsides of cooking equipment soiled with old debris in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpsters with lids open. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table, soiled. Employee put coth in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
35
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flys in the kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in the kitchen, raw beef over ready bbq sauce. Operator moved beef to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater then 200ppm chlorine bucket on cook line and then correct to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Hot dogs, sausage, liquid eggs, no date mark, discussed with operator using translator.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the storage room above ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on utensils.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor in the kitchen and bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above 3 compartment sink and the exit sign above the back door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wire cord attached to ice scooper. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87F and dirty water. Operator dumped water out **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf on prep table and bottom shelf.
14-20-4
29
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical freezer in back of kitchen- raw beef on top of bucket of salsa, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon jugs of bleach and cleaner on top of glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil on floor in storage room . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: There is a back door that goes into storage area, that area is part of the dining room. Chest freezer, refrigerator, cooler, canned goods in area, not on plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Received deficiency letter on 8/13/24, inspector spoke with plan reviewer, Sean C. operator will follow instructions on email and resend. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: There is a back door that goes into storage area, that area is part of the dining room. Chest freezer, refrigerator, cooler, canned goods in area, not on plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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, ran 2 more cycles, still 0 ppm, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 0 ppm explained using translator and manual dish wash poster how to sanitize dishes Triple sink has chlorine sanitizer set up 50 ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for 5 seconds **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Cook washed hands for 5 seconds, then again for 15 after inspector told him that hand wash needs to be 20 seconds. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed having screen on door closed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 2 flies in kitchen , 1 in side room, 3 flies in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Oil and water on ground outside of back door. Operator states that it is from cleaning fryer. Operator will clean up oil and make sure all oil is put in mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Oil and water on ground outside to left of back door. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: cook took trash outside, came in and took dishes out of dishwasher. used translator to explain when to change gloves and wash hands **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: There is a back door that goes into storage area, that area is part of the dining room. Chest freezer, refrigerator, cooler, canned goods in area, not on plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 2 flies in kitchen **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
41
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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, ran 2 more cycles, still 0 ppm, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, then touched food and to go box, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty and staff, cook removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for 5 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed having screen on door closed **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Oil and water on ground outside of back door. Operator states that it is from cleaning fryer. Operator will clean up oil and make sure all oil is put in mop sink **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In ladies rest room **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. See stop sale **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (57F - reheating)started at 8am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of towels in hand wash sink on cook line, removed, discussed with manager on duty **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, or paper towels operator put towels and soap at sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector gave operator consumer advisory and he hung on wall. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with cook and manager on duty **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled water on prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Open containers of juice and cherries in glass door cooler by front door, operator moved food items to cooler in bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at wait station 10, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Open case of bacon, bacon exposed, outside of back door on chair, operator brought inside, 27F **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
11
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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**
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 (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**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top **Warning**
22-02-4
50
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Fish (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo 53 ( - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); liver (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding) In glass door cooler on end of cook line -soup (53F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- Fish (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo 53 ( - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); liver (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding) In glass door cooler on end of cook line -soup (53F - Cold Holding); beef lung (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (43F - Cold Holding) see stop sale operator will utilize freezers and purchase ice to keep food cold **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Interior of dish machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink at wait Station, operator removed **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels or haws at only sink in bar added to establishment **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass door cooler and 3 door cooler on cook line, operate will utilize fezzes and purchase ice to keep food cold **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in glass door cooler on cook linec **Warning**
12B-13-4
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over sauce in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen from dining area, put gloves on and started cooking without washing hands
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On server line in kitchen, AC on 1/5/2023 **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand sink by oven to wash glasses
31A-11-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added, no hand sink installed, only a prep sink Stage added Dish machine added Oven added in storage area, storage area not on plans Hand sink next to oven in storage area Hand sink removed on cook line AC on call back inspection on 2/6/2023 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 - 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. Edwin arroyave no employee training
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, cooked chicken not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor by dish machine
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Server eating at expo window
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger on prep table next to pan of cooked bacon
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
19
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw fish over sauce in reach in cooler, raw items moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by dish machine No paper towels at hand sink in womens restroom Manager stocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Bar added, no hand sink installed, only a prep sink Stage added Dish machine added Oven added in storage area, storage area not on plans Hand sink next to oven in storage area Hand sink removed on cook line
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed on line by preparation table
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead rodent in trap next to double door cooler on cook line on floor, employee discarded trap and mouse **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line next to fryers
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant.

How does El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paisa Sports Bar & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.