CHUYS
25750 SIERRA CENTER BLVD LOT G6, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-948-2211
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheese 47 operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line and prep station blocked by cart and trash can. Manager removed
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.
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. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy machine dispenser soiled with black debris
Water leaking from pipe under dish and prep hand sinks.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep counter. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry while engaging food preparation, manager asked her to remove it Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish machine area Priority: Basic
Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in dish machine area Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substances buildup in front line Priority: Basic
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by oven ambient temperature 51F Cold holding: cheese mozzarella 48F cook corn 49F cook vegetables 51F manager moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp to 43F
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm retested to 200 ppm
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager put in dish to get cleaned
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on far left cook line where toritilla station is was removed to fit station. Observed water line connections in wall when entering kitchen. Discussed putting sink back or updating plan layout and approval from plan review department
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico on cook line. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flours in prep area
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table used more than 4 hours ago soiled with buildup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile has hole above hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed ice scoop from ice.
Stored food not covered. Cut fruits in bar area not covered. Operator covered items.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 51F in walk-in cooler. Employee iced salsa and placed in freezer for quick cool down retemp 43F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored with gloves in stock area. Chemical was removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical area. manger labeled spray bottles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom hand washing sink. manager replaced hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside nozzles on frozen drinks machine in bar area. Employee cleaned rinsed and sanitized areas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dishroom Manager discarded towel.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheese 47 operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beans 130 f employee moved to steamer 2nd temp 165 f
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook wraps chicken covered with lining. Employee removed
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