Citrus Park, Hillsborough County

LOUIS PAPPAS MARKET CAFE

7877 GUNN HWY #106, Citrus Park, FL 33626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
May 5, 2026
City
Citrus Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24556702

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler salad prep station area potato salad 53F mozzarella cheese 52F cut lettuce 52F cut tomatoes 52F held less than 4 hours manager moved foods to freezer 2nd temps to 43F except cut lettuce 46F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-74-7

Detail 24304110

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. Salad station prep unit. Repairman called during inspection. Food stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Still observed no food in the reach in cooler. Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24304109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drink on prep table in back kitchen next to butter and clean equipment. Discussed the need to store employee beverages away from food and clean equipment.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed employee drink on prep table. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24304111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting plastic pans in back kitchen, operator began pulling wet pans from storage Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-14-4

Detail 24288961

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed owner coughing in hands and not washing before continuing work. Discussed the importance of of proper hand washing. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24288963

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee dropped food on floor picked up and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24288962

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding , cucumber's 46f, diced tom 46f, pot salad, 47f, feta cheese, diced peppers, 46f. overnight in cooler closest to front area closet to tall glass door cooler, owner removed items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24288967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding , cucumber's 46f, diced tom 46f, pot salad, 47f, feta cheese, diced peppers, 46f. See Stop Sale. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24288966

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. Salad station prep unit. Repairman called during inspection. Food stop sale Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24288968

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24288965

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drink on prep table in back kitchen next to butter and clean equipment. Discussed the need to store employee beverages away from food and clean equipment.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24288964

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe phone, and purse in prep area close to front counter , employee moved item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24288960

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting plastic pans in back kitchen, operator began pulling wet pans from storage Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24288959

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 23545140

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue window cleaner not labeled at chemical station. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23545141

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris .

12B-07-4

Detail 23545139

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23545136

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table on cookline. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23545138

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of falafel mix stored on floor adjacent to prep sink.

14-38-4

Detail 23545137

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers stored on shelf adjacent to dish pit.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23062486

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at salad station - Cold Holding: diced tomato 45 F, shredded mozzarella 47 F. Small reach-in cooler on cook line: sliced gyro meat 47 F. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23062489

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with liquid at mop sink area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23062490

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23062488

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of salad stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23062487

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen pork thawing on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22612603

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of spinach pie (44F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22612604

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers at cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 22612600

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table next to bread. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22612601

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22612602

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at dish machine area.

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 22189148

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee training expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22189149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In cold well with slice potatoes. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 22182730

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty food equipments then handled cleaned equipments from dish machine. Discussed with operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22182729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold well on stove top Cold holding: Falafel 49 F, shedded cheese 48 F, raw fish 47 F. A few cooked shrimp 50 F stored in reach-in cooler at salad station. Operator placed ice on items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22182733

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. Provided by email. Operator print at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22182731

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloths cover faucet in handwash sink at dish washing area. Operator removed wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22182735

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee training expired. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22182732

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In cold well with slice potatoes. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22182734

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22182736

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Warning

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 21694103

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. Provided by email.

16-37-1

Detail 21694101

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment using Ecolab Sink and Surfaces Cleaner but no proper test strips available. They have Quat and chlorine test strips.

11-26-1

Detail 21694111

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. Provided by email.

12B-07-4

Detail 21694105

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21694104

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and earbuds stored on prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21694108

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21694107

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handles. Food storage containers cracked or broken on clean container storage shelf. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21694102

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Parboiled Rice on floor under prep table. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21694106

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of foam cups stored on floor at front service counter.

36-27-5

Detail 21694109

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine.

29-11-4

Detail 21694110

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink faucet leaking water.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21199502

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease.

31A-09-4

Detail 21199504

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pans stored in handwash sink at dish washing area. Employee removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21199501

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees working at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 21199506

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21199500

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handles. Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Drawer cooler under grill on cook line. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21199507

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21199505

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan guards soiled with dust and debris.

06-01-5

Detail 21199503

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing on prep sink with no running water at prep area. Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20717864

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink at prepping area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20717866

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20717862

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on multiple reach-in coolers on cook line. Walk-in cooler gasket torn. Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Press grill handle.

14-38-4

Detail 20717860

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers on clean food containers storage shelves. Operator voluntarily discarded cracked containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20717869

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20717865

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

29-08-4

Detail 20717867

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water switch disrepair inches next to ice machine.

06-01-5

Detail 20717868

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in room temperature at food prep area. Operator placed in running water at prep sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 20576798

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

53A-05-6

Detail 20576803

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 staffs working at time of inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 20576793

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-12-5

Detail 20576797

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 20576800

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones stored on prep table at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20576792

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn.

14-38-4

Detail 20576794

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Employee segregated all cracked food containers and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20576804

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin. Employee moved handle up. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20576802

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to ice machine at dish washing area.

23-03-4

Detail 20576801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 20576799

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish fillets thawing in standing water at prepping area. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20576795

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink at dish washing area. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20576796

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee tried to remade sanitizing solution at three compartment sink, dispensing device is not working properly. Recommended to contact service company. Corrective Action Taken