Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern

6205 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Port Richey facility scores 80, putting Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Listed foods were observed dated longer than 7 days in reach in cooler with full window. Marinara sauce dated on 1/21/2025 Hamburger patties dated 12/6/2025 Cheese was dated 1/21/2026 Nacho cheese sauce dated 1/16/2026

02C-01-5

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All listed foods dated longer than 7 days; Marinara sauce dated on 1/21/2025 Hamburger patties dated 12/6/2025 Cheese was dated 1/21/2026 Nacho cheese sauce dated 1/16/2026

01B-28-5

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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed both rear doors with gaps at the top of the doors.

35B-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed 2 handwashing sinks with no signs. Provided them to the operator and they were hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors along all walls of the establishment are soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed exposed wires and studs on wall under the bar hand sink.

36-30-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee that was handling prepped food, with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Heavy cream, opened 6-7 days ago, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern 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 Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rhonda's Ridge Road Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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