Herschel's Scratch Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
43
Score
Herschel's Scratch Kitchen appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. Herschel's Scratch Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other New Port Richey restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Polled eggs, removed from refrigerator 1 hour, cooked home fries removed from Refrigerator 1 hour ago. Operator wrote times in notepad. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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, chlorine bucket empty, operator put new bucket on, corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap on top of ice bin in bar , operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand wash sink in bar, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line and wait station stained and grooved. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen - fry oil, vinegar, hot sauce, operator moved to shelf In walk in freezer - case of bread, cod, bag of tortillas In walk in cooler - containers of sauce, shrimp, soup **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in bar- 0 ppm, corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of dish machine, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Pots and pans in kitchen on drying rack under AC unit that is drippings water onto them.
24-15-4
43
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (51F - Cold Holding), in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator says they were out of cooler while she waited on table, moved to freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Butter pats 60F , in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator states they were out of cooler, then put back. See stop sale. Operator has butter on time plan, no time mark on container. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Gerald, class scheduled, no other Food Manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: No CFM, 1 bartender, 2 servers, 2 cooks **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - cheese, butter, fish not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Soup, cooked pasta, not covered **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed cucumbers melon, herbs over bread. Operator states moved bread to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Unwashed lemons over raw fish, **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
61
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (51F - Cold Holding), in glass door cooler in dining room. Operator says they were out of cooler while she waited on table, moved to freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (110F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago, holding on flat top grill, cook moved pan directly Onto flat top to heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple towels in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. CFM expired. 10/23/25 Gerald. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ dishwasher, cook, 2 servers. No CFM, Gerald, CFM expired **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish wash area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 2inch paint brush in margarine for buttering toast. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed cucumbers melon, herbs over bread. Operator states moved bread to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - cheese, butter, fish not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
39
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
70
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (97F - Hot Holding)in steam table, heated in deep fryer 1.5 hours ago. Put back into fryer, heated to 165F poached eggs (102F - Hot Holding)in pan of water on flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Poached eggs sitting on counter 85F, sausage links 114F in steam table, sausage links put back on grill to be reheated. Provided operator with form 5022-090 time as a public health, operator completed time as a public health paperwork, cook determined the time poached eggs were put out on counter and time marked them **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside to walk in cooler with gloves on, came back in, put potatoes in deep fryer, no glove change or hand wash . discussed proper hand wash with person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Employee touched hair then put toast on plate to be served to customer without washing hands **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher put gloves on and began to get food out of reach in cooler, no hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Server came into kitchen after handling dirty dishes and being outside put gloves on and started making toast without washing hands **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Slicer being cleaned with solution of detergent and chorine. Discussed proper cleaning with staff and manager on duty - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Slicer not being cleaned at this time **Time Extended**
16-29-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (97F - Hot Holding)in steam table, heated in deep fryer 1.5 hours ago. Put back into fryer, heated to 165F poached eggs (102F - Hot Holding)in pan of water on flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 3.25 hours ago, see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 3.25 hours ago
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went outside to walk in cooler with gloves on, came back in, put potatoes in deep fryer, no glove change or hand wash . discussed proper hand wash with person in charge
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on counter on cook line, discussed time control, provided time control form for operator
03A-03-5
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 put dirty dishes in machine, then put clean dishes away, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty .
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher put gloves on and began to get food out of reach in cooler, no hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with person in charge
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish washer washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Inspectors asked him to wash in designated sink, discussed proper hand wash with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 kitchen employees, 2 servers, no person in charge **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Slicer being cleaned with solution of detergent and chorine. Discussed proper cleaning with staff and manager on duty
16-29-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to slicer
12B-07-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Prep person cutting potatoes outside the back door, all moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by dish machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Solution for clean in place slicer is chlorine and detergent, discussed proper clean in place method and sanitizer solution with staff.
21-03-4
22
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction documentation for cold smoked salmon, operator was able to obtain from food provider. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01D-01-5
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. Dishwasher put hair net on then touched clean containers without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with dishwasher, he went and washed his hands
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 6 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with employees
12A-17-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty. Put new sanitizer bucket on now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Food and water bowl on porch, food and water removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl of lettuce on hand sink next to dish area, bowl removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks, 3 servers with no food manager on duty
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisa and Chrystal food handler's certification expired **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
35
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated he had 2 new employees start two weeks ago. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Manager printed paperwork but has not fully filled out **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, soup, and gravies in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on shelf next to Hollandaise mix on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-03-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated he had 2 new employees start two weeks ago. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to manager **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, soup, and gravies in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink by prep area. Manager put soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2024 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
39
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on steam table White cutting board on prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched toast with bare hands, toast at 109F **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee went out and came back in the back door and started preparing food without washing hands -Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. Employee touched hair with gloved hands, cut sausage without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**
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. Provided operator with portioned copy of DBPR HR 5030-104, operator posted in employee area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans show a hand sink next to dish machine in kitchen, there is no hand sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, employee put soap and paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Shashi prep cook has no food handlers certification **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on steam table White cutting board on prep cooler **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and vinegar on floor on cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
29
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 11 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came in from outside and put gloves on and started cooking without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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 handling dirty dishes then handling clean dishes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher opening bottle water then handling clean dishes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 fly in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sliced tomatoes, eggs removed from top of sliced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 cockroaches on floor between reach in cooler and wall **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes (61F - Cold Holding) sitting in water on cook line, discussed with operator food needs to stay at 41F or under or kept on time as a public health -coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed items and put in another cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Discussed wearing gloves with long painted finger nails with jewelry on nails **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-05-4
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. Operator states he has the form in his email just hadn't printed it out **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink in kitchen Hand sink at bar blocked by ice bin **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan with ice scoops stored in hand sink at bar, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu, already on a warning from previous inspection, operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from old owner, steam table on cook line, bar in dining area, convection oven removed, flat top added, dish machine added, 3 compartment sink moved to other side of kitchen, hand sink moved to other side of wall **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Operator states he has the form in his email just hadn't printed it out **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat in outside dining area on patio **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer for dish machine is 0ppm, sanitizer container empty, operator put new sanitizer at dish machine, sanitizer at 100ppm now **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 97F at hand sink in kitchen, water at 107F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage in walk in not covered, operator covered item **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in prep area **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in reach in cooler, employee took bottle water out of cooler and took a drink and put back in cooler, bottle of water discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on reach in cooler has foam insulation **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair nets on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelets on while handling clean plates of food, employee took bracelets off **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on plates on shelf in kitchen Cell phone on reach in cooler next to clean plates Cell phone on tray above wine on cook line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dishwasher eating in kitchen **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from a water bottle, opening cap with gloves hands **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cutting board **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Cases of potatoes outside by walk in cooler, discussed with operator putting food inside of cooler or inside kitchen **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Ice on top of cooked potatoes, discussed ice not being in direct contact with ready to eat food **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-31-4
6
Mar 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict, poached eggs on menu, nothing shows that they are undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen tiles missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine only partial overhead protection. Door to ice is exposed, ice expose when open . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
82
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by back door at end of hot line, where reach in cooler is now located, operator already has previous Administrative complaint for this. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. From missing sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. From missing sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen. Hole in floor to under building upon AC room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In shed area outside 2 reach in freezers with food items in them. operator on previous warning for this with pending callback. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. From missing sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in dish area and other areas of kitchen, not sealed, broken cracked tiles operator on previous warning for this with pending callback. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Under hot line equipment **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in dry storage drywall missing exposed metal wall studs. operator on previous warning for plan review. with pending callback. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
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Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. End of hot line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. With Removed hand sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Establishment has -outside shed with 2 reach in freezers, -ice machine with overhead protection. -Hand wash sink moved to front of kitchen -3 compartment sink moved to front wall of kitchen -dish machine installed where 3 compartment sink was - reach in cooler installed by dish machine - make station reach in cooler installed in middle of kitchen. - service station installed - customers restrooms moved ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. With removed hand sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Oven door, at end of hot line, door falls completely off when opened held closed with wood chisel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean food pans stored on dirty shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled interior of outside ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings of kitchen soiled. Heavy build up of grease on floors in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink hot water knob broken in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment, shelving throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. With removed hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Outside shed, reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen damaged, with exposed rotting wood. Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herschel's Scratch Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Herschel's Scratch Kitchen on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Herschel's Scratch Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Herschel's Scratch Kitchen.
How does Herschel's Scratch Kitchen compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Herschel's Scratch Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Herschel's Scratch Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Herschel's Scratch Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Herschel's Scratch Kitchen 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 Herschel's Scratch Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Herschel's Scratch Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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