Hooters

5336 Treadway Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668
American
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hooters, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, slime,or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Port Richey sits at 80, putting Hooters on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. In prep room - 0 ppm, operator put new sanitizer jug on, still 0 ppm, called for repair In bar, 0 ppm, ran 3 cycles.
22-41-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen, operat printed signs and posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately 23 flies under 3 compartment sink in prep room 2 small flies on wall under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator pulled table away from wall, began to kill flies, clean and sanitize area per Brendon D. at 1:42. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line over food, in clean dish storage over dishes, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets on prep cook. Discussed with manager on duty. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, slime,or dust. At wait Staion, outside near bar, behind soda nozzles **Warning**
23-03-4
74
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bag in box soda system stored in room near front door, To go items, napkins and paper towels are also in this room. Walls are bare wood, ceiling open to roof in 1 section. Soda system not on plans. Walk in cooler and freezer are shown outside on plans but have been relocated inside building. Other shed on property has walk in cooler used for beer storage is not on plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Plans were sent to Tallahassee, M Dougherty has been in contact. Time extended till next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go boxes, cups, aluminum pans stored in shed outside, not fully enclosed, smooth, non porous, unsealed concrete floor. All items moved into restaurant before end of inspection. Storage shed not on plans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag in box soda system stored in room near front door, To go items, napkins and paper towels are also in this room. Walls are bare wood, ceiling open to roof in 1 section. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 87F
12A-19-4
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, slime,or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters.

How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Hooters most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hooters have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hooters 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 Hooters inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around two times per year on average.