Lutz, Hillsborough County

SOUTHERNEAZE BAR AND GRILL

18430 LIVINGSTON AVE, Lutz, FL 33559

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jun 2, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24604669

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning brush and cup lids in hand sink in bar, operator removed them Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24604671

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wing no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler. Operator raked it correctly

36-73-4

Detail 24604670

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup heavily under equipment in entire kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 24604668

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24437363

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24437358

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24437359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit in establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 24437362

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked beef without consumer advisory. Emailed education packet to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24437361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled and grease buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24437360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 24430188

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24430184

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above unwashed produce in walk in cooler, operator removed the produce Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24430194

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24430187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red sauce (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler .see stop sale Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24430193

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blue cheese opened bag no date mark stored over 24 hours in walk in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24430192

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24430190

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer container blocked hand sink in kitchen, operator removed it Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24430195

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit in establishment Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24430185

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked beef without consumer advisory. Emailed education packet to operator Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24430191

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled and grease buildup. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24430183

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not inverted stored on shelf Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24430186

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cooked macaroni cheese in walk in cooler. Operator restored them properly Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24430189

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted Warning

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 23843545

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 23843549

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 23843550

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in bar hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23843540

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork in reach in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 23843544

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used as scope for cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23843541

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hole in cove molding in corner inspire 3-sink.

24-08-4

Detail 23843542

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses by soda fountain in wait station

08B-38-4

Detail 23843548

Basic - Food stored on floor. Wing sauce on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23843547

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soda fountain grate. Ice scoops (2] stored on top of ice machine. Operator placed scope in metal pans. Corrected On-Site

10-04-5

Detail 23843543

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Plates and bowls on top shelf over flip top cooler not inverted, no overhead protection. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23843546

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23843539

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce over ready to eat pork and pies in walk in cooler.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23458654

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat dressings in reach in color next to steamer and microwave. Employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23458659

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 57 f no temperatures taken food held overnight Cold holding: queso cheese 47 f cream cheese 56 mozzarella 56 f mild cheddar cheese 55 f blue cheese 55 f beef stock 55 f Banna cream pie 55 cook mash potatoes 51 f mash potatoes 46 f heavy cream 57 f cut cabbage 55 f cut spring mix 58 f cut lettuce 52 f cook green beans 55 f baked beans 53 f collard greens 55 f raw beef 57 f raw chicken 51 cook ham 47 f raw chicken 49 f meat loaf 53 f Peper jack 55 provolone 55 f Swiss 57 f mild cheddar 57 f American cheese white 53 f Peper jack 55 10 lbs provolone 55 f 8 lbs Swiss 57 f 3 lbs mild cheddar 57 9 lbs American cheese white 53 f 20 lbs

03A-02-5

Detail 23458657

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 57 f no temperatures taken food held overnight Cold holding: queso cheese 47 f cream cheese 56 mozzarella 56 f mild cheddar cheese 55 f blue cheese 55 f beef stock 55 f Banna cream pie 55 cook mash potatoes 51 f mash potatoes 46 f heavy cream 57 f cut cabbage 55 f cut spring mix 58 f cut lettuce 52 f cook green beans 55 f baked beans 53 f collard greens 55 f raw beef 57 f raw chicken 51 cook ham 47 f raw chicken 49 f meat loaf 53 f Peper jack 55 provolone 55 f Swiss 57 f mild cheddar 57 f American cheese white 53 f Peper jack 55 10 lbs provolone 55 f 8 lbs Swiss 57 f 3 lbs mild cheddar 57 9 lbs American cheese white 53 f 20 lbs see stop sale

02C-03-5

Detail 23458656

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler next to streamer and microwave milk not dated.

31A-11-4

Detail 23458658

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain catcher in the hand washing sink at bar employee removed Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23458660

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested handwashing sink by fryer at 80 f ran over 2 minutes retested to 100 f Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23458655

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarette pack in front of hot warmer unit.

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22819360

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

31A-11-4

Detail 22819359

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs sitting in hand washing sink on cookline.

31B-02-4

Detail 22819362

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline

14-01-5

Detail 22819364

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using portion cups as scoop in cold marketable.

25-05-4

Detail 22819363

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in stockroom

42-01-4

Detail 22819361

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bottom of mop bucket.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-03-4

Detail 22590135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks observed preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22590133

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris -Gaskets in reach in freezer near back door of kitchen soiled with food debris -Gaskets in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 22590132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Slow draining hand washing station next to fryers in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22590131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls behind double door ovens soiled grease and dust debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22590134

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of salt not in original packaging not labeled under prep table across from standing reach-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 23Total: 28

28-23-4

Detail 22511946

High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. -Establishment listed at 80 unit maximum. Currently 144 units at time of inspection Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22511953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread and beer in walk-in cooler -Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pasta in walk-in cooler Manager rearranged cooler correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 22511948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Brisket reheating at 117F placed in unit 2 hours ago Employee reheated brisket to 205 F in oven. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22511957

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Baked beans held at 125F, placed in steam well for reheating 20 minutes ago Cook reheated beans in microwave. Second temperature at 168F Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22511945

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Hand washing station reflected on plans by soda fountain currently not there. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22511964

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Both men and women's restrooms doors not completely self closing Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22511968

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used as scoop in cooked pasta in reach-in cooler Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22511963

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -CO2 tank stored near steam well not chained for protection Operator properly stored tank Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22511943

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bin not inverted for protection Corrected On-Site Warning

33-12-4

Detail 22511954

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22511958

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Water bottle kept on prep table across from reach-in cooler. Employee properly stored beverage Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22511967

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Speaker kept on top of crouton container on prep table in kitchen -Keys and cellphone kept on top of reach-in cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22511966

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Cook observed wearing watch while cooking Cook removed watch Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22511944

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks observed preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22511961

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Establishment is listed for 80 seats but has 144. Warning

08B-31-4

Detail 22511952

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. -Swai fish being kept in water in double door reach-in cooler across from prep table. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22511950

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil stored on floor near three compartment sink Employee properly stored all items Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22511962

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22511965

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Both double door oven interiors soiled with food debris Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22511969

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign at hand washing station behind bar Provided operator with hand washing sign that they posted up Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22511960

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris -Gaskets in reach in freezer near back door of kitchen soiled with food debris -Gaskets in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22511955

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22511956

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -3 bottles of water for employees kept in double door reach-in cooler in kitchen Employee properly stored all items Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22511949

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Cook observed cutting unwashed Brussels sprouts Inspector advised employee of proper preparation procedures. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22511947

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo boxes stored on floor of dry storage unit Operator properly stored items Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22511942

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Slow draining hand washing station next to fryers in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22511951

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls behind double door ovens soiled grease and dust debris Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22511959

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of salt not in original packaging not labeled under prep table across from standing reach-in cooler Warning

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 22075229

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk with manufacturer use by date of 06/14. Employee discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22075226

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 72F in dry storage for undocumented amount of time. Employee discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22075228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72F in dry storage at room temperature. Employee does not know how long butter was at room temperature. See stop sale. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22075232

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler, Manufacturer use by date 06/14.

11-27-4

Detail 22075231

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22075234

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of fries in hand sink by fryers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22075225

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.

29-20-5

Detail 22075227

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 21714906

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed

14-09-4

Detail 21714907

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 21714908

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled

08B-47-4

Detail 21714904

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry storage bins

10-20-4

Detail 21714905

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21714902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled

22-16-4

Detail 21714903

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 21714901

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop closet

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 21047664

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20654460

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jerry Shaw 11-1-2016 serve safe Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20654463

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of sink, moved to other area of kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20654461

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and under equipment in kitchen Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20654464

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

21-12-4

Detail 20654462

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning