Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina

7825 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina nine times, with records going back to 2022. Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among New Port Richey restaurants, the typical score is 78; Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame of the reach in cooler in the middle of the kitchen is soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken in the walk in freezer on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash location **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Not observed this visit **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook came in from dining room, rinsed hands, then dried, no soap, began to move pans of food. Discussed with manager on duty **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using no-splash Clorox for dishes, does not state for dishes or food contact surfaces on label. Operator purchased approved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under bacon, operator replaced with deli paper **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Ok left kitchen with gloves on, went back to kitchen picked up!apron to give to employee, went to cooler and got sandwich out, no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with operator. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. No soap or water in wash sink, no water in rinse sink, operator washing dishes, no approved sanitizer. Operator put water in wash side, stopped washing dishes. **Warning**
16-06-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler handles **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
30
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Hand wash time total was 5 seconds
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush in oil in reach in cooler, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook on cook line drinking from bottled water, no straw, then put cap back on. Discussed using straw or equivalent with manager on duty
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water and Gatorade on floor by front counter, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over produce, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed poster to owner . **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed employee health agreement to owner (5030-104) **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table by espresso machine Beverages on shelf over clean plates and cups **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, personal food on top shelf over food for customers, operator moved to bottom, will put label on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In hot hold unit at front counter, operator put thermometer in unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of counter and microwave, moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On soiled window ledge behind espresso machine. Operator moved lids, cleaned ledge **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
50
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 12 seats inside 36 seats outside
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Provided operator with DBPR form 61C-1.002
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water in walk in cooler Bucket of flour in walk in cooler Bottles of oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottles of water in reach in cooler, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina.

How does Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina 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 Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Montana Restaurante Fusion Latina is inspected around three times per year on average.