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18421 US HWY 41 STE 18, Lutz FL 33549 · 5035606414
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server station on trash can
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025042888 | Apr 9, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above unwashed produce in walk in cooler, operator removed eggs to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw scallops (44F - Cold Holding); raw group (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, operator stated those two items have been there for only 2 hours. Operator removed them to walk in freezer quickly chill down
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees drinks on prep table in front line, operator removed them
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint while I walked in. He put hair net on during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door and gasket poor repair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup entire kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line, operator removed them
Stored food not covered. Sauce not covered in walk in cooler. operator covered it with lid
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Manager corrected the flow of sanitizer in dish machine.tested at 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Reach in cooler across from fryer raw meat over ready to eat potatoes. Employee removed to proper storage
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed gloves and touched raw item without changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
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. Observed Grouper in commercial ROP packaging thawed in package. Manager removed item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary sanitizer tablets stored on food storage rack, manager moved item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind bar with ice draining, employee removed items from sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing training date and trainer name management filled out training completion date for all certifications
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed moldy like substance in both ice machines in the bar area, discussed with manager the importance of cleaning the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Across from bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Observed Grouper in commercial ROP packaging thawed in package. Manager removed item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line across from fryers, and next to hand sink on the cooks line, grooved and uncleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table, employee moved item to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed apron stored with food items on food storage rack, manager removed item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle next to grill, manager moved item.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Discussed with manager the importance of removing old labels.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior soda gun in bar
Accumulation of debris inside and outside of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. 10 ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink 200ppm
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server station on trash can
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator drained sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor in room in front of walk in cooler storing bag in a box soda system 2 rodent droppings on floor in storage room off dining room with old equipment Operator cleaned and sanitized both areas
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior soda gun in bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in bar area, operator removed
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. 4 food handling employees
Accumulation of debris inside and outside of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on shelves above single service items in bar area
Food stored on floor. Case shrimp in freezer,operator moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date sticker on pans in dish machine area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer goes from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash in between.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have food debris buildup. Can opener on prep table by dish machine has food debris buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner behind bar area. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice behind the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vent nearest walk in cooler have mold like substances.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at wall junction between kitchen and dish pit area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep table in dish pit area. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups in server station area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor is soiled with food debris buildup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in sugar container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in cook line has food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sinks on cook line and in dish pit area. Operator posted hand wash signs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in server station area not stored in a protected manner. Operator covered.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not stored covered. Operator covered food items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in server station area.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber in hand sink near dishwasher, manager removed scrubber.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sauce in flip top unit on cookline, employee removed bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack at service station.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
No handwash sink for employees. Cooks line water was turned off due to leak. Employee turned on sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line by dish washer area also.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle on dry dish rack. Blue substance not labeled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area hand washing sink hot water knob does not function observed running water at 67 f degrees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for mozzarella cheese and plastic container for cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet in bar area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.tested at 0 ppm remade to 200 ppm
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.