GOOD LUCK CHUCK'S
410 S HOWARD AVE B&C, Tampa FL 33606 · 813.842.1921
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Cheese sauce,marinara hot holding at 113F. Chef reheated items to 165F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016017265 | Mar 29, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at all handwash sinks. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at 5 handwash sinks. Operator provided soap at all handwashing sinks.
Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Located next to mop sink.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal beverages stored on kitchen prep table next to microwave and above deli slicer. Employee relocated all beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Five cases of oil and four cases of bottled water stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Employee relocated all food off the floor at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at all handwash sinks. Operator posted handwashing signs to all sinks at time of inspection.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jerel Blocker, manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in kitchen and bars. Employee labeled 1 spray bottle in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Cheese sauce,marinara hot holding at 113F. Chef reheated items to 165F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No prob thermometer. Manager got a prob thermometer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid stored inside refrigerator in kitchen area. Manager discarded drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Nov 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. By walk in cooler.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has forms there are not filled out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler by pizza oven.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. By walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor by walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler by hand washing sink.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of mold-like substance.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel used underneath cutting board. Chef removed and sanitized board.
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.