Lutz, Hillsborough County

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18421 US HWY 41 STE 18, Lutz, FL 33549

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 24400494

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above unwashed produce in walk in cooler, operator removed eggs to bottom shelf

03A-02-5

Detail 24400497

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw scallops (44F - Cold Holding); raw group (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, operator stated those two items have been there for only 2 hours. Operator removed them to walk in freezer quickly chill down

22-02-4

Detail 24400496

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24400489

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler

12B-02-4

Detail 24400487

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees drinks on prep table in front line, operator removed them

13-03-4

Detail 24400490

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint while I walked in. He put hair net on during inspection

14-11-5

Detail 24400486

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door and gasket poor repair

36-73-4

Detail 24400492

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup entire kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 24400493

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

21-10-4

Detail 24400495

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line, operator removed them Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24400491

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce not covered in walk in cooler. operator covered it with lid

36-27-5

Detail 24400488

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24272999

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. Manager corrected the flow of sanitizer in dish machine.tested at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-13-5

Detail 24272995

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Reach in cooler across from fryer raw meat over ready to eat potatoes. Employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24272998

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed gloves and touched raw item without changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.

01B-13-4

Detail 24273003

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Grouper in commercial ROP packaging thawed in package. Manager removed item.

41-10-4

Detail 24272988

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary sanitizer tablets stored on food storage rack, manager moved item . Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24272994

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cooks line

31A-11-4

Detail 24273004

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind bar with ice draining , employee removed items from sink . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 24272992

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing training date and trainer name management filled out training completion date for all certifications Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24272996

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed moldy like substance in both ice machines in the bar area, discussed with manager the importance of cleaning the ice machine.

16-03-4

Detail 24272991

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Across from bar

16-21-4

Detail 24273002

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 24273000

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Grouper in commercial ROP packaging thawed in package. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24273001

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line across from fryers, and next to hand sink on the cooks line, grooved and uncleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 24272993

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table, employee moved item to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24272997

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed apron stored with food items on food storage rack , manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24272990

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle next to grill, manager moved item. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24272989

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Discussed with manager the importance of removing old labels.

Apr 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23699816

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior soda gun in bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23699818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23699817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23695857

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 called for service and set up 3 compartment sink 200ppm Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23695861

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server station on trash can

22-43-4

Detail 23695850

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator drained sink

35A-04-4

Detail 23695852

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor in room in front of walk in cooler storing bag in a box soda system 2 rodent droppings on floor in storage room off dining room with old equipment Operator cleaned and sanitized both areas Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23695849

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side

22-02-4

Detail 23695859

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior soda gun in bar Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23695855

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in bar area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23695858

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. 4 food handling employees

16-03-4

Detail 23695854

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23695862

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on shelves above single service items in bar area Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23695851

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case shrimp in freezer,operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23695860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks

16-46-4

Detail 23695853

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date sticker on pans in dish machine area

08B-17-4

Detail 23695856

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler

Jan 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 20

12A-13-4

Detail 23458262

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. Dish washer goes from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash in between.

22-02-4

Detail 23458260

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have food debris buildup. Can opener on prep table by dish machine has food debris buildup.

41-17-4

Detail 23458270

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner behind bar area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23458258

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area has mold like substances.

16-21-4

Detail 23458261

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23458266

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice behind the bar.

36-34-5

Detail 23458272

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vent nearest walk in cooler have mold like substances.

24-05-4

Detail 23458273

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.

36-03-4

Detail 23458276

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at wall junction between kitchen and dish pit area.

40-06-5

Detail 23458264

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

13-03-4

Detail 23458259

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 23458267

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups in server station area.

36-73-4

Detail 23458275

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor is soiled with food debris buildup.

10-01-5

Detail 23458271

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in sugar container.

22-08-4

Detail 23458268

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in cook line has food debris buildup.

31B-04-4

Detail 23458277

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sinks on cook line and in dish pit area. Operator posted hand wash signs. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23458269

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public.

25-06-4

Detail 23458274

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in server station area not stored in a protected manner. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23458265

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not stored covered. Operator covered food items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23458263

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in server station area.