FRANKS RESTAURANT
15925 US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/12/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwasher eating from bowl in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station water shut off because faucet is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-12: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (67F - Cold Holding) on tables in dining room, put on table 30 minutes prior to, all put in freezer, discussed time control, proper cold holding. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No tables, floor being replaced **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Dining room not open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-12: Dining room not open **Time Extended**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ; meatballs (130F - Hot Holding), operator moved to stove, heated to 165F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing holding **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing hot holding. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Nothing holding **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-12: Not open, nothing holding **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwasher eating from bowl in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station water shut off because faucet is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 13 live roaches under pos table at wait station 30 on floor in kitchen by door to dining room 5 under prep table in front corner of kitchen 7 on bottom of mop sink by 3 compartment sink 2 live on tubing of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 2 live on tubing of dish machine 1 live on floor by door to kitchen 1 live on floor by hand wash sink 3 live on dish machine **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 2 live by hand wash sink / mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: 4 live under hand wash sink in prep area 1 live on wall above 3 compartment sink 1 live on pvc pipe under dish machine 3 on back of vertical freezer **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (67F - Cold Holding) on tables in dining room, put on table 30 minutes prior to, all put in freezer, discussed time control, proper cold holding. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No tables, floor being replaced **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Dining room not open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ; meatballs (130F - Hot Holding), operator moved to stove, heated to 165F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing holding **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing hot holding. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Nothing holding **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table in dining room 5 dead roaches under pos table at wait station 10 dead under prep table by bulk seasoning bins 1 dead on wall by 3 compartment sink 2 dead on floor in front of mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 6 dead under 3 compartment sink 1 dead in pan on dish drain **Admin Complaint**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwasher eating from bowl in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station water shut off because faucet is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 13 live roaches under pos table at wait station 30 on floor in kitchen by door to dining room 5 under prep table in front corner of kitchen 7 on bottom of mop sink by 3 compartment sink 2 live on tubing of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 2 live on tubing of dish machine 1 live on floor by door to kitchen 1 live on floor by hand wash sink 3 live on dish machine **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (67F - Cold Holding) on tables in dining room, put on table 30 minutes prior to, all put in freezer, discussed time control, proper cold holding. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No tables, floor being replaced **Time Extended**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ; meatballs (130F - Hot Holding), operator moved to stove, heated to 165F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing holding **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwasher eating from bowl in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station water shut off because faucet is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 13 live roaches under pos table at wait station 30 on floor in kitchen by door to dining room 5 under prep table in front corner of kitchen 7 on bottom of mop sink by 3 compartment sink 2 live on tubing of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 2 live on tubing of dish machine 1 live on floor by door to kitchen 1 live on floor by hand wash sink 3 live on dish machine **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 2 live by hand wash sink / mop sink **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (67F - Cold Holding) on tables in dining room, put on table 30 minutes prior to, all put in freezer, discussed time control, proper cold holding. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No tables, floor being replaced **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Dining room not open. **Time Extended**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ; meatballs (130F - Hot Holding), operator moved to stove, heated to 165F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing holding **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Nothing hot holding. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table in dining room 5 dead roaches under pos table at wait station 10 dead under prep table by bulk seasoning bins 1 dead on wall by 3 compartment sink 2 dead on floor in front of mop sink **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwasher eating from bowl in dish room **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station water shut off because faucet is broken **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler at wait station Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - eggs over cooked chicken , operator moved eggs ratio bottom In vertical freezer at end of cook line-raw beef over cooked pork , operator moves beef to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 13 live roaches under pos table at wait station 30 on floor in kitchen by door to dining room 5 under prep table in front corner of kitchen 7 on bottom of mop sink by 3 compartment sink 2 live on tubing of dish machine **Warning**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On bottom of mop sink by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (67F - Cold Holding) on tables in dining room, put on table 30 minutes prior to, all put in freezer, discussed time control, proper cold holding. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ; meatballs (130F - Hot Holding), operator moved to stove, heated to 165F **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets - cleaned on site Cutting board at lift top **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 knives in hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees fahrenheit not provided for entire establishment. Operator has contacted a repair technician to complete a diagnostic and remedy issue. Appointment is scheduled for today, 01/07/2025 per operator. - men and women's restroom at 71F. - three compartment sink at 74F. - handwashing sinks in area of kitchen and wait station at 72F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed hot water restored in three compartment sink at 117F and hot water restored in bathrooms at 90F. Operator has a service technician present repairing the hot water heater at the time of the callback inspection. At the end of on the inspection hot water was temporarily shut off to further the repair. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees fahrenheit not provided for entire establishment. Operator has contacted a repair technician to complete a diagnostic and remedy issue. Appointment is scheduled for today, 01/07/2025 per operator. - men and women's restroom at 71F. - three compartment sink at 74F. - handwashing sinks in area of kitchen and wait station at 72F. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to the right of the slicer in prep area off the frying area on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen exit door off the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in wait station area with hot water turned off but cold water running. Employee turned back on hot water and faucet has leak. Discussed with employee importance of leaving hot water on. Handwash sink off prep area in kitchen has no hot water. Faucet handle is not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed handwash sink in wait station area with hot water turned off but cold water running. Employee turned back on hot water and faucet has leak. Discussed with employee importance of leaving hot water on. Handwash sink off prep area in kitchen has no hot water. Faucet handle is not working. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese Slices (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken this morning. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese Slices (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken this morning. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and slicer blade and blade guard in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and slicer blade and blade guard in prep area. Discussed cleaning frequencies with employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to the right of the slicer in prep area off the frying area on cook line. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen exit door off the cook line. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in wait station area with hot water turned off but cold water running. Employee turned back on hot water and faucet has leak. Discussed with employee importance of leaving hot water on. Handwash sink off prep area in kitchen has no hot water. Faucet handle is not working. **Warning**
- 22-41-4: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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm at time of inspection. Operator contacted service company and employee started to set up three compartment sink for sanitization. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese Slices (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese Slices (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top drawer of reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored hanging on side of clean equipment rack across from three compartment sink in warewashing area. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and slicer blade and blade guard in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of three compartment sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair from a busted pipe that has been repaired in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. - Fry baskets soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Can opener blade and fry baskets soiled with accumulation of food debris at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Confirmed EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement signed for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed no food handler training for employees at time of callback inspection. Operator had all employees sign employee health reporting agreement. Discussed in depth requirement with operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink/warewashing area. Employee placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Inspector advised soap be placed at handwash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Discussed important of fully stocked at handwash sinks at time of callback inspection. No soap present at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink/warewashing area and near wait station/prep area handwash sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).