The Nuyorican Kitchen

9409 Us 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Nuyorican Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Port Richey sits at 80, putting The Nuyorican Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler - raw chicken and beef over bottled water and sodas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler - raw chicken and beef over bottled water and sodas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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. Tania M. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer

16-37-1

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic containers of raw chicken and beef over plantains in vertical cooler. Operator removed plantains **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef in plastic bowl- 103F, put on stove to reheat, made 2.5 hours ago, reheated to 263F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers and lids in sink, operator removed all **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased proper sanitizer before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nuyorican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nuyorican Kitchen on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Nuyorican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

The Nuyorican Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has The Nuyorican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nuyorican Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Nuyorican Kitchen 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 Nuyorican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Nuyorican Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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