BLACK SHEEP AMERICAN PUB
18450 US 41, Lutz FL 33549 · 813-838-5321
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread in walk in cooler, operator removed eggs to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened blur cheese bag no date mark more than 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked date correctly
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer by kitchen door lid broken and gasket not sealed properly
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under equipments in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled
Stored food not covered. Ice bin in bar not covered or any kind of protection from exposure to ceiling fan and vent.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); corn salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (46F - Cold Holding) tested at 2:35pm. Operator stated that all items in there from 12:00pm. Operator removed them to walk in cooler cool off quickly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Empty drink on prep table. Operator discarded it
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over container of pizza sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in dish area. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking glass used to scoop bulk sugar at wait station. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor by wait station hand sink. Operator placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils in water at steam warmer at 128F. Operator turned up heat and covered the steam well to retain heat.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over unopened milk jugs in walk in cooler. Operator moved milk
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate all certificates
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
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. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package, manager discarded
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler lids in disrepair on cook line Torn cooler gaskets
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 126F water at steam table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler for glasses at bar
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured with fence door left open, manager secured fence
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in dish washing area, manager replenished paper towels.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior top area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink behind bar. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like growth on plastic interior guard and upper portion of ice machine -mold like growth on soda lines in ice bin behind bar
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Celling tile in kitchen above three compartment sink damaged
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. Salmon on cooks line not opened before thawing
Equipment in poor repair. -salad prep reach in cooler lift top panels not full attached, gaskets damaged
Floor in kitchen, behind bar under equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of cook line and prep area reach in coolers soiled
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on rack above condiments. Operator removed
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.