The Nauti Oar
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Nauti Oar 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Port Richey sits at 80, putting The Nauti Oar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026, establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment.
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
52
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle **Admin Complaint**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing **Admin Complaint**
33-11-4
67
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above cooked rice in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand sink at bar **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler in kitchen, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put a beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting Romain lettuce in kitchen with no hair restraint on, employee left the kitchen and did not return during our inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes and utensils on rack under AC unit with mold like substance on it, that has mist coming out of it and water dripping from it landing on clean dishes **Warning**
24-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
35
May 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pan and pitcher in only hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Pet dog on patio, customer states it is emotional support animal.
35A-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and boxes not in box **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
78
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder in front of hand sink, ladder moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Nauti Oar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Nauti Oar on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Nauti Oar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Nauti Oar.
How does The Nauti Oar compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
The Nauti Oar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has The Nauti Oar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Nauti Oar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Nauti Oar 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 The Nauti Oar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Nauti Oar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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