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CBRE METTLER TOLEDO

1571 NORTHPOINTE PKWY, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-543-2628

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918143
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly observed near breakfast bar -1 live fly observed in dry storage area
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger above fries in reach in freezer by end of counter next to prep sink in buffet line
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened shredded mozzarella cheese no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked date correctly
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High Temperature dish machine temped as 149F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard on salad bar not set up correctly and did not properly protected from contamination.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, operator removed it
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle in handwash sink at pizza station. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machines in kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No high temperature dish machine thermometer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 64f, moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Line.
Basic/14-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Watr filter joint behind crescore warming unit.
Basic/29-11-4
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef patty 44F tempted a 9:56am retempted at 39F at 10:32am, French toast egg mix 44F retempted at 39F at 10:32am. Operator moved all items into walk in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves on sink barrier.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on front line adjacent to fryer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 dented can of beets not segregated from food to be served to the public.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly observed near breakfast bar -1 live fly observed in dry storage area
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Beef thawing in walk-in cooler stored over soda bottles Chef properly stored items.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green and red cutting boards on drying rack in dish area no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -1 dented can of beets not segregated from food to be served to the public. Chef segregated can. See stop sale.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Speaker on prep table next to can opener -Cell phone on rack above prep table Chef removed and properly stored items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Following items stacked while wet. -Front line self service soda machine cups -Dishwashing area clean cups on drying rack
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floors soiled with dirt and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket on breakfast line reach-in cooler next to dump sink
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler opposite of buffet line interior soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Kale, peppers and mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler Chef properly stored all items
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.