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EARLY BIRD

EARLY BIRD in NEW PORT RICHEY has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

River Ridge Road
Florida, 34653
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13663220

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold, standing water in bottom of cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13663062

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold, standing water in bottom of cooler. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line -soiled towels, food debris Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes over bags of shredded cheese, operator moved raw moved unwashed produce to bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time less than 10 seconds. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ open and operating, serving time/temperature for safety foods, unable to issue license, previous AC issued for plan review 5/20/25 put on warning for food temperatures out. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef in pans over cooked potatoes, operator moved raw to bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding). At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding) ; corned beef hash (46F - Cold Holding) At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) Food was moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 9 am. Temperatures not taken since Saturday. See stop sale. Operator will put all time/temperature for safety items on time control until cooler is repaired Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and smoked salmon on menu, nothing notating that they undercooked or raw.operator marked menu with dot next to items and consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by mop sink Warning

5/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10803204

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int

  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time 7 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Employee washed hands less than 10 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with operator **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler - pooled eggs and raw beef parties over ham and cooked sausage. In walk in cooler - raw beef over ham, produce. Operator rearranged all Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: In reach in cooler - raw beef over biscuits, operator removed biscuits. In walk in cooler - unwashed produce over cheese, pooled eggs over biscuits . **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. At server station - butter pats (67F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 2.25 hours ago. See stop sale. Emailed time control form to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Butter pats - 77F, removed from refrigeration 2.5 hours ago, Shell eggs on counter, removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict on menu do not indicate that they are under cooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Eggs Benedict not noted on menu that they are undercooked, no asterisk to direct consumer to advisory. Smoked salmon has asterisk next to it, but there is no asterisk next to consumer advisory. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7: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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2005, Wall added to dining room/ kitchen, steam table removed, deli case removed, 4 ft of kitchen space removed, dish machine added next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Manager on duty states that plans were mailed to Tallahassee 3-4 days ago. Cindy in Plan Review states that plans have not been received as of today Admin Complaint

3/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10799052

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water over seasonings in kitchen, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time 7 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with operator. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler - pooled eggs and raw beef parties over ham and cooked sausage. In walk in cooler - raw beef over ham, produce. Operator rearranged all Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station - butter pats (67F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 2.25 hours ago. See stop sale. Emailed time control form to operator Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of dish soap on hand wash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict on menu do not indicate that they are under cooked. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2005, Wall added to dining room/ kitchen, steam table removed, deli case removed, 4 ft of kitchen space removed, dish machine added next to 3 compartment sink. Warning