Fair Bites

9409 Us Hwy 19 Ste 627, Port Richey, FL 34668

Other

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Fair Bites has three inspections in the public record. Fair Bites was last inspected on Mar 5, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Fair Bites's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Among Port Richey restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at front counter - 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs in plastic container marked 10/18, 10 days ago.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs in plastic container marked 10/18, 10 days ago.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached to top of splitter, needs to be moved to hose side. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, back pack on shelf above bag in box soda in back room

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on wire rack over chips and bag in box soda in back room

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen

08B-38-4

May 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fair Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fair Bites on file is from Mar 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Fair Bites compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Fair Bites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Fair Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fair Bites have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fair Bites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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