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GATOR TAILS

GATOR TAILS located in PORT RICHEY has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 6 reports on file

7729 Grand Boulevard
Florida, 34668
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/13/2026· 3d ago

Visit ID: 13670651

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-02-7: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. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13585666

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026, establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding) in deli reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment.

12/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13586110

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**

12/2/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13585325

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: One unisex restroom missing covered receptacle Admin Complaint
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Darin plug missing Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F 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. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: In reach in cooler in cook line area, operator states items were in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states no temperatures were taken today. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp 51F Cooked rice 50F Cooked fish 50F Bruschetta 51F Shrimp Ceviche 50F Pepper jack cheese 53F Cheddar cheese 51F Raw tuna 52F Admin Complaint

12/1/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10935728

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler in kitchen, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put a beard guard on Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting Romain lettuce in kitchen with no hair restraint on, employee left the kitchen and did not return during our inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 24-15-4:Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes and utensils on rack under AC unit with mold like substance on it, that has mist coming out of it and water dripping from it landing on clean dishes Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above cooked rice in reach in cooler Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand sink at bar Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning

5/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10819368

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed