ROSSI RISTORANTE ITALIANO

7254 SR 54

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

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8631 OLD COUNTY ROAD 54

New Port Richey, FL

6133 SR 54

New Port Richey, FL

7286 SR 54

New Port Richey, FL

10936 SR 54

New Port Richey, FL

7657 SR 54

New Port Richey, FL

10730 STATE ROAD 54 STE 101

New Port Richey, FL

10900 SR 54 #1001

New Port Richey, FL

10710 SR 54 STE-103

New Port Richey, FL

11500 SW 72 ST

Miami, FL

4240 US 19 S

New Port Richey, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/25/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Back prep person left prep, went to front pizza area then back to prep, resumed prep, no glove change or hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed today **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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10804231
2025-03-25
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 3/21/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep room, above clean pans, moved to bottom shelf . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter - 0 ppm, sanitizer jug at 3 compartment sink is empty. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Pizza prep person left prep area, went to kitchen, came back to pizza prep and picked up dough, no hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty . Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line- raw beef over French fries, vegetables Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Back prep person left prep, went to front pizza area then back to prep, resumed prep, no glove change or hand wash. discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 door salad make cooler - diced provolone (47F - Cold Holding); feta (44F - Cold Holding) above fill line of lift top cooler, both were in bottom of cooler overnight, operator moved back to bottom, then moved cubed provolone back to top of cooler At steam table- pasta for soup (50F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago. Inspector suggested time control or ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Pizza prep cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink at front counter, dried hands on apron, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty . Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no soap or aper towels Warning
Food Inspector #10744372
2025-03-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mario F, expired 5/24/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10745154
2024-12-18
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Sliced ham 51F, house made ranch 49F, potato salad 51F 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. In reach in cooler in kitchen - feta (49F - Cold Holding); pasta for soup (47F - Cold Holding); cubed cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding);, moved to walk in cooler, house made ranch dressing (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); moved to walk in cooler, house made ranch (51F - Cold Holding); house made blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler over night, temperatures not taken this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Sliced ham 51F, house made ranch 49F, potato salad 51F, cubed cheddar cheese 46F, repair tech was here approximately 3 hours ago, temperatures not taken this morning. See stop sale Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mario F, expired 5/24/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10743972
2024-12-17
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 12/16/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice maker, operator will purchase ice. Water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage over steam table on cook line, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Interior of ice maker, operator will purchase ice. Water dripping from black substance onto ice. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen - feta (49F - Cold Holding); pasta for soup (47F - Cold Holding); cubed cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding);, moved to walk in cooler, house made ranch dressing (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); moved to walk in cooler, house made ranch (51F - Cold Holding); house made blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler over night, temperatures not taken this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mario F, expired 5/24/24. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8720032
2024-12-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/29/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: On cook line **Time Extended**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket at wait station > 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Quat, 0 ppm, dispenser not working properly. Operator will switch to chlorine sanitizer **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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8612226
2024-02-29
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/14/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep room, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site 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. 10 ppm, operator will call for repairs and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing dishes, Chlorine levels less than 50 ppm, dishwasher is putting dishes in server salad cooler without Sanitizing. Discussed Roper sanitization with manager on duty. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket at wait station > 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning
Food Inspector #8463304
2024-02-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/3/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in sugar in to go bowl
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical 2 door gasket torn. Keg cooler gasket at salad station in disrepair Pizza make cooler gasket torn
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, walk in cooler Floor tiles missing by dish machine Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of reach in cooler in cook line Walk in cooler door Walk in cooler shelves
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 4 door cooler on cook line Vertical cooler on end of cook line Pizza make cooler interior soiled Black/ pink substance on white guard in ice machine Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 4 door cooler on cook line
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, 10 ppm corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket greater than 200 ppm on table next to fryer, operator moved to floor. Discussed proper location with manager on duty **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Some not marked Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed where to wash hands with manager on duty
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed poster to owner
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed form to owner
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at hand wash sink. In server area . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5: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.
Food Inspector #8341919
2023-08-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).