Ela!
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
70
Score
Ela! has been inspected eight times since 2022. Ela! was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Ela!'s 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on end of cook line- raw chicken over cheese, operator rearranged freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serve filled water pitcher in hand wash sink at wait station. Discussed use of hand wash sink with staff and operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade
22-31-4
70
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At hot or cold threaded faucets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Vacuum breaker on one spigot, operator will get the other **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket, on floor, greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At hot or cold threaded faucets **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over Apples, operator moved eggs to bottom Raw chicken skewers over beef in drawers on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Pvc from ice machine in hand wash sink at wait station . **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap over hand wash sink in prep area, operator moved removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink on cook line Approximately. Discussed use of hand wash sink with staff and manager on duty **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper 3, 8 0z Salmon 6 6 oz Snapper 3 10 oz **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on top of prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 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. Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-49-4
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 put hair net on then put gloves on and started preparing food without washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area has sanitizer and detergent buckets that are hooked up to dispenser stored in them, garbage can in front of it, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 employees preparing food and one server with no certified food manager on duty **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon still in original packaging in reach in cooler on cook line thawed **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, salad dressings, container of fry oil on floor in dry storage **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
32
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dropped film roll on floor picked it up with gloved hands and then touched a clean bowl without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employees **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Dishwasher scraped plates to put in dishwasher, picked up clean plates to put away, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with staff and owner **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper sink for hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Employee washed hands in prep sink. Discussed with owner, asked employee to use hand wash sink by dish machine if hand wash sink in kitchen is not working well.**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper and mahi stil in the original package thawed in reach in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stacked on rack wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of mayonnaise, containers of mojo on floor in dry storage Container of oil on floor on cook line, oil put on shelf
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
22-08-4
55
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both sinks in back of kitchen blocked by trash can and mops. Moved and is now clear to use.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee stopped. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled. Ceiling soiled
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. And on table
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ela! last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ela! on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ela!?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ela!.
How does Ela! compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Ela! most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Ela!'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ela! have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ela! 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 Ela! inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ela! is inspected around two times per year on average.
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