Fitzgerald's
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
52
Score
Fitzgerald's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Fitzgerald's latest score of 52 falls below the New Port Richey average of 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over cooked chicken wings, operator moved raw to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Soda gun nozzles in bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside, open to customers and foot traffic, has no lock.
08B-62-4
52
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- cheese (45F - Cold Holding) pan overfilled, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in 3 compartment sink > 400, operator added water, Corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards, meat cutting in process on top of hand wash sink, no other hand wash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep area, meat prep in process. Operator removed beverages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Ahi tuna in package, package states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
43
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen, manager replaced batteries, soap dispenser now working properly **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
78
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes cut around 10am at 53F at 3:15pm
03D-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 53F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee set up with cutting board and scale portioning meats on hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Meagan manager on duty with no manager certification
53A-01-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage and chili thawing in prep sinks with no running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while cutting meats **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on shelf above steam table in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
35
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above sauces and shepherds pie in walk in cooler, raw fish moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Roast beef, ham in Saran Wrap in walk in cooler, employee date marked items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
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. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in the original packaging, package states to removed from packaging before thawing, employee cut package **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
47
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Reach in cooler in kitchen -microwave oven -soda gun at bar - slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed one up and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked containers.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar areas
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Plaster missing from ceiling in kitchen
36-32-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fitzgerald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fitzgerald's on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fitzgerald's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fitzgerald's.
How does Fitzgerald's compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Fitzgerald's most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Fitzgerald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fitzgerald's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fitzgerald's 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 Fitzgerald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fitzgerald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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