LUTZ, Pasco County

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18665 SR 54, LUTZ, FL 33558

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
LUTZ
County
Pasco
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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 24572053

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket on shel with apple together in kitchen, operator removed bucket to proper location. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24572055

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-17-4

Detail 24572054

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above cheese in walk in cooler, operator removed it to produce shelf

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 24205494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other two other restaurants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Shared dumpsters lids open Time Extended

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-17-4

Detail 24197867

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 3 seconds total Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24197862

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touching hat then clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 24197863

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in cold water for three seconds, water temperature tested as 78 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24197859

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham (62F - Cold Holding); roast beef (63F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24197866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (62F - Cold Holding); roast beef (63F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler . See stop sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24197860

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork sausage (122F - Hot Holding, reheated temperature to 185F) Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24197865

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in restroom at end of hall, manager replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24197858

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on shelf above to go items in server area, bag removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24197861

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees handling food with no beard guards on, employees put ears guards on Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24197864

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other two other restaurants. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24197868

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of sports drink in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed it Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 23138666

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. Missing for 1 employee

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 22793659

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched hat and then began grabbing food items no hand washing observed discussed with manager the importance of hand washing

03F-02-5

Detail 22793660

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. pasteurized eggs. Employee determine time and placed mark Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22793658

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 22442053

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Red peppers with dent on seam not segregated in dry goods storage area.

12A-25-4

Detail 22442056

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Server touched face and immediately picked up tongs to pick up toast with no hand washing.

12A-09-4

Detail 22442054

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Dishwasher picked up tongs off floor with gloves on and immediately returned to putting away clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands again.

03A-02-5

Detail 22442064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from cooktop: sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Manager on duty covered food items with bags of ice. All temperatures were rechecked at 41 or below Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22442062

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station near dishwashing area blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22442061

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station next to vegetable treatment sink in prep area

31B-03-4

Detail 22442051

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station next to vegetable treatment sink in prep area

16-21-4

Detail 22442050

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Top of dishwasher soiled with hard water buildup and food debris.

08B-20-4

Detail 22442060

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. - Red peppers with dent on seam not segregated in dry goods storage area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22442063

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone cook line above steam tables

13-03-4

Detail 22442052

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee on cook line preparing food no hair restraint

08B-38-4

Detail 22442059

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of bread on floor in walk-in freezer -Bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer Manager on duty stored items off floor Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22442065

Basic - Garbage on the ground and pad around dumpster.

22-08-4

Detail 22442049

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Toaster oven on end of cook line has built up food debris. -Food buildup inside double door ovens in rear prep area by walk-in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22442058

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hand washing station on server line next to dry storage -Two middle public bathrooms -Hand washing station next to vegetable treatment sink in prep area

33-16-4

Detail 22442057

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22442055

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Coffee filters on server line above coffeemaker stored with no lid covering.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 21337245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21334807

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pumpkin on dry storage shelf. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 21334812

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 handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean cups with no hand wash in between. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21334810

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish pit area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21334808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across flat top grill: turkey 52 degrees F, roast beef 60 degrees F, pancake batter 62 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Foods out of temperature were over-portioned. On reach-in cooler of cook line: basil pesto dressing 74 degrees F. Per operator employee accidentally left out within the past hour. Operator placed on ice in walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler across egg station: turkey 47 degrees F, cut tomatoes 48 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Operator cut portions and placed in walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler next egg station flat top grill: cut tomatoes 48 degrees F, cooked chicken 51 degrees F. Operator placed ice bags on food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21334813

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

50-09-4

Detail 21334815

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022 Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21334805

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pumpkin on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated can Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21334809

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

40-06-5

Detail 21334803

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to syrup on front line shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21334804

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers and steel storage containers. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21334814

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching roasted peppers Warning

14-47-4

Detail 21334811

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of clear storage container is perforated. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21334806

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi over ready-to-eat pairs. Discussed proper food storage. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21224228

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease on full size sheet pans after cleaning. Operator removed soled sheet pans to be re-washed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21224227

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator put label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-37-4

Detail 21224226

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Crackers store on shelf under chemicals. Operator relocated crackers. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21224225

Basic - Full size sheet pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

12B-13-4

Detail 21224229

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. To-go cup with straw in reach-in cooler on front line. Operator removed cup from cooler Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 20919711

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/Jeremy Lindlau. Expired 2-22

12B-07-4

Detail 20919710

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cutting board in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20919708

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator will have employee move them to dish, to have re washed and air dried. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 20919709

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100 ppm, operator replaced them. Corrected On-Site

Nov 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 20682613

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. Some employees with no food handler training.

24-08-4

Detail 20682612

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee began un-stacking dishes. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20682615

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 20682616

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-05-4

Detail 20682614

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gloves stored by spray bottles of chemicals. Manager moved gloves to different shelf. Corrected On-Site