Ferro's Pizza

7647 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Ferro's Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Ferro's Pizza's latest score of 52 falls below the New Port Richey average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pizza sauce 1 can of ground tomatoes

01B-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings above raw sausage in reach in freezer in storage area

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener soiled

22-02-4

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. Deli meats removed from original packaging in upright cooler in storage area not date marked, opened over 24 hours ago

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee can of energy drink on shelf above prep table, drink removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans on rack with other cans to be used for establishment

08B-20-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In vertical cooler in back room, raw chicken in ziplock over produce, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned beverage lift top cooler, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -sliced turkey (53F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding), put in cooler 1 hour ago, moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pink medicine in vertical freezer, moved to cabinet **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in middle room- cases of eggs over cooked sausage links

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler - marinara (45F - Cold Holding) made 2 days ago, uncovered and moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 cans of mushrooms draining in hand wash sink in back prep room, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in back room - unwashed produce over corned beef

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket at front counter 10 ppm

21-07-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over French fries in vertical freezer in middle room. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line

22-16-4

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ferro's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ferro's Pizza on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ferro's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ferro's Pizza.

How does Ferro's Pizza compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Ferro's Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Ferro's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ferro's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ferro's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ferro's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ferro's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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