DOUBLE BOGEY'S TAVERN & GRILLE
19502 HERITAGE HARBOR PKWY, Lutz FL 33558 · 8139494886
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of zep green cleaner at bar by menus and bottle of whiskey
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment was zip tying ROP for storage in walk in cooler and freezer: 6 bags of cooked black beans, 1 bag cooked ground taco beef, 1 bag marinara sauce, 2 bags of raw chicken, and 1 bag of spinach dip. Manager stated they will go to zip top plastic bags.
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 training certificates
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment was zip tying ROP for storage in walk in cooler and freezer: 6 bags of cooked black beans, 1 bag cooked ground taco beef, 1 bag marinara sauce, 2 bags of raw chicken, and 1 bag of spinach dip. Manager stated they will go to zip top plastic bags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags at bar
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
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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 few times and 0 ppm reading
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach in cooler items below: Cooked seasoning rice date 2/2 5 Ibs. Stop sale Canadian bacon Date 1/30/ 2 lbs stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 bags 6 oz ROP tilapia felt no removed from original packet completely defrosted in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced cooked chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler by cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced cooked chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator refilled it
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. 12 bags 6 oz ROP tilapia felt no removed from original packet completely defrosted in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top of soda machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaged food preparation. Manager asked him to put hat on
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at bar.
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Cases of fries on floor of walk in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses is scoop observed on soda fountain drain grate. Operator removed to dish.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink. Observed at cookline hand sink. Observed at dish area hand sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in bar area. Operator placed on shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Grouper in reach in cooler in reduced oxygen package not open when stated on packaging it is to be removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in bar area soiled, cutting boards stained on cook line,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
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. Grouper in reach in cooler in reduced oxygen package not open when stated on packaging it is to be removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at top rear door to exterior.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved bread to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in fry bin in reach in freezer on cookline. Employee removed cup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, employee removed food from floor.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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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/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Thousand island dressing made with eggs. Date on container 1-19-24
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
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.