Taso Italiano
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
Taso Italiano appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for New Port Richey sits at 78, putting Taso Italiano on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line- spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (53F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler on cook line- spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (53F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding); see stop sale calamari (46F - Cold Holding); veal , lasagna (46F - Cold Holding) raw veal (44F - Cold Holding); lemon garlic sauce (44F - Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler. Establishment closed yesterday, temps taken on Sunday. Air flow of cooler blocked by trays. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket over 400 ppm on cart above sauces in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket > 400 ppm, operator dumped sanitizer out. **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical freezer cooler on cook line- raw calamari over cooked pasta, operator moved calamari to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw veal above chicken stock in reach in cooler, employee moved raw animal food to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edward and John no employee food handler training **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to steam table on cook line, employee moved to another working cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp above chicken stock in cooler, employee moved chicken stock up to top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jack, Angela no employee food handlers certification
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray on cook line next to squeeze bottle of bbq sauce. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area hand sink, or on cook line. Emailed sign to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed mussels removed from original container for long-term storage in 1/6 pans In walk in cooler
01C-06-5
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Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper above marinara sauce in reach in cooler on cook line, marinara sauce moved to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Spray bottles with liquid in them not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bobby Galeota manager on duty no certification available **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081, they printed and posted in entryway **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cook line, Gatorade removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
50
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook put beard guard on then proceeded to cook and touched clean plate without washing hands
12A-25-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad make station; cut greens (45F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) knob was set at a warmer setting. Operator turned cooler down and will monitor it, to make sure it goes down, if not the food items will be moved to other cooler until repairs can be made. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Operator diluted it and we worked out how many tables per bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator brought to be scrubbed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved them **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator sent employee to get them. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Shelving in walk in cooler and dish area worn **Warning**
14-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taso Italiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taso Italiano on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taso Italiano?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taso Italiano.
How does Taso Italiano compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Taso Italiano most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Taso Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taso Italiano have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taso Italiano 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 Taso Italiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taso Italiano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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