Freddie's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Freddie's Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Freddie's Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Lana, Freddy, Joe **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Joe K. No longer employed. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Dish machine 0 ppm, lots of soap in machine. It appears that there are 2 jugs of sanitizer connected and 1 rinse aid. operator will call for repair **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Florim, owner - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Lana, Freddy, Joe **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Sides of cooking equipment in cook line area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 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. 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cucumbers in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. turkey (49F - Cold holding); ham (48F - Cold holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (49F - Cold Holding);(51F - Cold Holding); chili (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, operator states they did not take temperatures in cooler this morning and did not get a delivery. See stop sale. turkey (49F - Cold holding); ham (48F - Cold holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (49F - Cold Holding); chili (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding) tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked sausage and raw shell eggs. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant spray stored on prep table in dish machine area
41-10-4
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. Milk opened 12/8
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in front line area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Florim, owner
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided soap and paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Lana Freddy Joe Joe K.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard under cooking equipment in cook line area
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage cups on back prep table by dish machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, chargers and speaker on back prep table/shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in front line area Baseboards near rear exit of kitchen soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in a box cases on floor in front line area
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Sides of cooking equipment in cook line area
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
16
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw beef over cooked sausage and gyro.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over produce, operator moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at wait station , removed from refrigeration 2.5 hours ago. Will add to time control plan, operator will discard at 1:00, wrote time on paper in basket In reach in cooler - sliced provolone (47F - Cold Holding)moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket empty. No other sanitizer in establishment. Corrected to 50 ppm Operator purchased approved sanitizer before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board statined **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
16-37-1
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. 2 employees, signed form **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
22-08-4
30
Sep 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled towel bucket in hand wash sink, discussed with manager on duty and staff
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at lift top on cook line stained
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in server/ prep area
36-37-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discussed with staff and manager on duty. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms
32-04-4
70
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. -Freezer installed in kitchen in front of hand sink -Ice machine moved to dining area next to server area in back of restaurant, no hand sink in area of ice machine -Server station installed in dining area in back of restaurant -mixer on prep table next to stove -slicer moved to prep table in front of 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: No plans have been submitted per plan review **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Lola states plans received on December 7, they are currently working on them **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge does not know the big 6 food borne illness symptoms and prevention, person in charge not monitoring hand washing practices **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled on cook line under and behind equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 78F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Dish washer washed hands with cold water, only used cold water faucet, water temperature 78F **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Time extension from call back inspection done on 11/21 due 12/21 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Time extension from call back inspection done on 11/21 due 12/21 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
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. Time extension from previous call back inspection done on 11/21 due on 12/21 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Time extension from call back done on 11/21 due 12/21 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at server hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Water temperature 78F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen behind reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet at server hand sink not working **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer by hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freddie's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freddie's Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freddie's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Freddie's Restaurant.
How does Freddie's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Freddie's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Freddie's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Freddie's Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freddie's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Freddie's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freddie's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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