Starz Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Starz Cafe stretching back to 2022. Starz Cafe was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader New Port Richey restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Temperatures taken at 10am- potatoes cooked at 6:51am (85F - Cooling); sausage gravy cooked at 7:19am (90F - Cooling) operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Cooked potatoes finished cooking at 7:48, temperature taken at 9:15m 116F, no temperature monitoring, unable to determine what time temperature was 135F. Operator moved to freezer. Hash browns hydrated at 7:48, at 88F at 9:20, moved to freezer. Bus tub of cooked potatoes, cooked at 6:30am, at 9:25, 96F, see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Operator moved to dish wash area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
78
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Temperatures taken at 10am- potatoes cooked at 6:51am (85F - Cooling); sausage gravy cooked at 7:19am (90F - Cooling) operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator replaced sanitizer and tested again, 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over corned beef hash in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kim expired 6/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish thawed in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Hot dogs thawed in reach in cooler dated 11/24. Operator dated the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dry storage racks. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with digital copy **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in sink with no running water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
23
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher did not wash hands after touches soiled dishes and put clean colander way, discussed with manager on duty
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (61F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, will discard in 2 hours and add to time control plan **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chili removed from freezer yesterday, labeled 1/15, discussed proper tracking with operator.
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large colander in hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dish machine - degreaser and bleach, no label, **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line 68F, ran water for 3 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. No Ceiling tile in storage room in back with freezers. Operator is moving freezers to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel on top of bacon on warmer table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in back of kitchen
31B-04-4
43
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Per Cindy in Tallahassee,plan review, plans were received on 20th. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical 2 door cooler by dish machine - ) cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer to quick chill, recheck 44F In walk in cooler -raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cream (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese packs (45F - Cold Holding), moved to other cooler, operator takes temperatures daily. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer on cook line > 200, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to dish room **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Change of ownership, plans on file are from 1994. Dish machine added, 3 compartment sink is moved to other wall. Back storage room has open ceiling, prep room has acoustic tiles, hand wash sink in kitchen moved. Side room off kitchen has refrigerator, 2 freezers, not on plans **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in dish room **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish room, acoustic tiles, kitchen- plastic tiles damaged. Ceiling tile missing in back storage area with freezers Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat top grill in kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bottles of water on reach in cooler, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on cart next to flat top grill, discussed using time control, moved eggs to cooler, emailed time as a public health control form to owner **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back and side storage rooms, acoustic and no ceiling **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At server station, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler- shell eggs over cooked bacon and sausage, moved bacon and sausage up **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on table next to cook line, out of refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, moved to reach in cooler In refrigerator in storage area - cut potatoes (51F - Cold Holding), prepped this morning at 6:30, 4.5 hours ago, see stop saleambient temperature of refrigerator one hour later is still 51F, **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut potatoes (51F - Cold Holding), prepped this morning at 6:30, 4.5 hours ago,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes on prep table over cleaning dishes **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped towel bucket in hand wash sink at front counter, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with staff and operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage. In back storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On lift top on cook line, and prep table in back room, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, cigarettes on shelf over clean dishes, operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station, operator took glasses back to dish machine to wash again and properly dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Has form, not filled out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu, nothing to tell consumers that they are undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back room, 2 freezers, 1 refrigerator, open ceiling, metal rafters and pvc pipe exposed **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
70
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cooked rubbed hands together for 6 seconds **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Cook rubbed hands together for 6 seconds **Time Extended**
12A-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area where cold holding units are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back area where 3 cold holding units are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starz Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starz Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starz Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starz Cafe.
How does Starz Cafe compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Starz Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Starz Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Starz Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starz Cafe 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 Starz Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starz Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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