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1532 LAND O LAKES BLVD STE A, Lutz FL 33549 · 813-948-4041
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies around garbage can in server area, operator killed and discarded flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020009354 | Dec 18, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor in cook line, operator moved it to an shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris buildup
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut sausage and sliced ham no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks and food on prep table ext to microwave. Operator removed them to employee food section
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked grits and gravy in warmer stored under exposed to ceiling vent.operator covered them with lids.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook has soiled dry WC on counter. Discussed with operator and he move it to sanitizer bucket. Replaced with clean dry towel
Feb 25, 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. Can opener blade soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food container with pools eggs in cook line marked a different date
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 4 times and reading is 10 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Sliced tomato and diced ham in cook line no time mark. Operator stated they are there for 2 hours and time marked correctly
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle stored with clean utensils on shelf in dish area. Operator removed it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish shelf in dish area. Operator removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table in kitchen and clean dishes shelves in dish wash area.operator removed them.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Grit in steam table under ceiling vent directly, operator cover it with lid
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food container with pools eggs in cook line marked a different date
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Weight loss supplement on slicing machine. Operator removed.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in drinking station 1 1 live fly in storage area 1 live fly single servings storage area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 4 two oz container cream cheese in reach in cooler at prep area date 7 /17/2025. Stop sale ordered
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 two oz container cream cheese in reach in cooler at prep area date 7 /17/2025.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A cigarette on top of ice machine Spray cooking oil can stored with chemicals in dish room Operator removed items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board in kitchen are solid
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Harold W. SafeServ certification expired
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics tile in front prep area Soiled tiles in kitchen area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line Employee wearing watch while preparing food
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting cup on soda counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled Microwave door handle soiled and grease buildup
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. A screwdriver on top of cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers RTE food not covered in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet leaking in dish wash room
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bottled drinks walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes 48 f held over 4 hours bottom of Coca Cola reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature 43f-49 f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 f reach in cooler prep line. Discussed time as public health employee wrote cheese on time. Cheese mozzarella package 46 f pasta 46 f employee moved pasta and cheese to reach in freezer. 2nd temps to 43 f Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes 48 f held over 4 hours bottom of Coca Cola reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature 43f-49 f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tomato soup walk in cooler employee wrote date
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in water in prep sink employee turned on water
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Gran Sazon Black beans 1 can
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. Tested at 0 ppm tested two times chlorine was empty. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink. Until dishwasher is working correctly
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg and then touched clean plate. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler glass cooler by kitchen exit door. stop sale raw pork 49 f pancake batter 49 f ambient air temperature 49 f food held over 4 hours all Time/Temperature Control for Safety food above no temperatures taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 f sitting on plate above reach in cooler 2nd temp 43 f employee moved to freezer. Reach in cooler by kitchen exit door Cold holding: cook mash potatoes 47 f cut beans 47 f feta cheese 47 f see stop sale raw pork 49 f pancake batter 49 f ambient air temperature 49 f food held over 4 hours all Time/Temperature Control for Safety food above in cooler temped out to 43 f.
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. Liquid egg placed at 6 am operator placed time mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in reach In cooler by hand washing sink. Prepped 2 days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat frozen sitting in prep sink employee moved to walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Gordon choice kidney red beans 1 can 1 can hunts tomato paste stored on dry storage shelf back room
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook touched raw shell eggs to crack and grabbed clean plate discussed with cook the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid raw egg over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting above make table ontop reach in cooler Cold holding: cheese 52 f 2nd temp 43 f manager moved to freezer
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. Raw shelled eggs were listed on 4 hour time sheet but not time marked employee determined time and placed time mark
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 50-100 ppm remade to 100 ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawed in sink. Employee added water
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server area
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then handled clean cup, filled it with ice and drink and took out to customer without washing hands
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are for future remodeling, do not match what is seen inside establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vents and vents in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish area
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked egg then touched clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server rubbed hands together for 7 seconds
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then handled clean cup, filled it with ice and drink and took out to customer without washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook put sausage 126F on plate to be servers to customer with his bare hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies around garbage can in server area, operator killed and discarded flies
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink by prep sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are for future remodeling, do not match what is seen inside establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vents and vents in kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of fryer, tongs removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish area
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.