Pasco County Restaurant Inspections: February 2026 Report

February was a busy month for health inspectors in Pasco County. 131 inspections across the county turned up 382 violations. Here’s what the data tells us.

By the Numbers

That’s an average of 2.9 violations per inspection — with 235 critical, 97 major, and 50 minor violations across the county.

The Worst Offenders

These restaurants had the most violations in February:

Bangkok Sushi in Lutz led the pack with 12 critical violations out of 19 total — the most of any Pasco restaurant this month.

Three Lutz spots made the list: Bangkok Sushi, The Breakfast Nook, and Happy Donuts. Three New Port Richey restaurants also appeared: China Dragon 8, Top China, and Brisas del Valle #2.

The Cleanest Kitchens 🏆

It’s not all bad news. 24 inspections came back completely clean — zero violations. Some standouts, ordered by grade:

• Chipotle (Wesley Chapel) — Grade A · Zero violations
• Subway (New Port Richey) — Grade B · Zero violations
• Taco Bell (Land O’ Lakes) — Grade A · Zero violations
• Jersey Mike’s (Wesley Chapel) — Grade B · Zero violations
• Sonny’s BBQ (New Port Richey) — Grade C · Zero violations

Proof that it’s absolutely possible to run a kitchen with no violations. Props to these teams.

A-Grade Restaurants With Clean Inspections 🏆

These 21 Pasco County restaurants hold an A grade and passed their February inspection with zero violations — the best of the best:

Click any restaurant to see their full inspection history on InspectFL.

Most Common Violations

Here’s what inspectors flagged most often across Pasco County in February:

Hair restraints and cold holding temps continue to top the list month after month. The hair restraint issue is more of a hygiene standard, but improper cold holding is a genuine food safety risk — bacteria multiply rapidly when cold food rises above 41°F.

City Breakdown

Where were inspectors busiest in Pasco County?

Land O’ Lakes had only 6 inspections but 23 critical violations — that’s 3.8 critical violations per inspection, the highest ratio in the county. Lutz led the county with 41 inspections and a concerning 110 critical violations, averaging 2.7 critical violations per inspection.

What This Means

February’s data paints a mixed picture for Pasco County. While national chains like Chipotle, Subway, and Jersey Mike’s consistently pass clean, some local spots are struggling with basic food safety fundamentals.

The good news? These are fixable problems. Hair nets, thermometer calibration, and proper food storage aren’t expensive — they just require attention and training.

Search any Pasco County restaurant on InspectFL to see their full inspection history. Knowledge is power when it comes to where you eat.

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Related: Land O’ Lakes & Pasco County overview · Wesley Chapel inspections · Bexley restaurant inspections · 5 most common critical violations