Tampa, Hillsborough County

CRU CELLARS

2506 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33629

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 7, 2026
City
Tampa
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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24563897

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on dry storage floor at time of inspection

02D-01-5

Detail 24563896

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-6

Detail 24430131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24430132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 24144811

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Naraez Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24144808

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24144809

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24144810

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted. Chef inverted at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 23513590

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP steaks NOT COOKED IN 10k bags no dates on steaks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Time Extended

16-33-4

Detail 23513591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Time Extended

03G-50-1

Detail 23513593

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishments doing cook and chill with steaks without a HACCP. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23513592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23501148

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pumpkin.

22-47-4

Detail 23501152

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.

12A-07-5

Detail 23501157

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went to bathroom returned to work in kitchen without washing hands. Had a conversation about proper handwashing techniques employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23501154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP steaks NOT COOKED IN 10k bags no dates on steaks.

16-33-4

Detail 23501149

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check dishwasher.

02C-03-5

Detail 23501155

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 opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23501151

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishments doing cook and chill with steaks without a HACCP. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23501153

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature. Chef removed beef and placed inside refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23501150

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 23501156

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink. Chef removed and properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-03-5

Detail 23092482

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. Buttermilk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22742414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic oil cold holding 45F. Chef placed oil in freezer Re-temp at 40F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22742413

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. Emailed operator body fluid clean up sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22742415

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Chef removed dirty dishes and placed in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22742412

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer. Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 22742416

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory. Manager printed and hung up consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22742417

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken inside refrigerator held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to chicken. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 22344989

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.

53A-01-7

Detail 22344994

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 22344995

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 22344993

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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22344991

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date to pork. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22344992

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cooks line with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22344999

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22344998

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

38-01-4

Detail 22344996

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing overtop cooks line.

51-13-4

Detail 22344997

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 22344990

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-07-4

Detail 21955900

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over top cooks line is missing shielding. Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21749442

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop French fries inside refrigerator next to dishwasher.

02C-03-5

Detail 21749440

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. Buttermilk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.

02C-08-5

Detail 21749438

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw salmon,raw shrimp,ground beef, inside reach in cooler on cooks line has no date markings.

08B-38-4

Detail 21749443

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pesto stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 21749439

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light overtop of oven is missing shielding protection.

12B-13-4

Detail 21749441

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water stored underneath reach in cooler across from oven.

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21538035

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Carbanzo has a dent around the rim.

22-41-4

Detail 21538039

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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with chef about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed.

02C-03-5

Detail 21538036

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 opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to milk. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 21538040

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Shelled egg stored inside refrigerator on top of non food grade cloth. Chef removed cloth from egg containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21538037

Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in dry storage. Chef removed grease and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21538038

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 21538041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line has food debris. Chef cleaned out old food debris. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21124791

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

32-12-5

Detail 21124793

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom has no covered trash can.

08B-38-4

Detail 21124789

Basic - Food stored on floor. Remoulade sauce stored on floor inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored sauce. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 21124790

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bags of trash on the ground around dumpster area. Chef removed and placed trash bags inside dumpster. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21124794

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21124792

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper markings. Corrected On-Site

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21027361

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. Opened milk has no date markers. Chef dated milk. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21027363

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Chef closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21027362

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying.

02D-01-5

Detail 21027360

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.