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Home Saloon

6502-6504 Massachusettes Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Home Saloon has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader New Port Richey restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on both coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket over 200ppm, test strip turned white after dark purple. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sauces and dressings in reach in cooler next to fryer, raw shell eggs moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob Sabo expired 5/27/2020 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area are acoustic tiles, not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor next to reach in cooler, manager discarded and sanitized the areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on both coolers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen and dish area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen missing and in disrepair **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on both reach in coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above cheese in reach in cooler next to fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
41
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per Brady O. In Plan review, new plans are required, mop sink is shown on plans from 2022, mop sink is on plans from 2020, there is a storage area upstairs, freezers need to be on plans. Both sides of establishment need to be on same plan. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dish wash area and bar **Warning**
36-30-4
86
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (87F - Hot Holding), sitting out on counter
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor next to fryers
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue and red cutting boards
14-09-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home Saloon on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home Saloon?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Home Saloon.

How does Home Saloon compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Home Saloon most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Home Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Home Saloon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Home Saloon 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 Home Saloon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.

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