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5614 FISHHAWK CROSSING BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-245-2055
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind thermostat 1 live roach stuck in bait trap. Manager eradicated all three roaches, and cleaned and sanitized areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine. Primer gear was stuck and unable to dispense sanitizer.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shelled eggs then handled fryer basket and cooking utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employee, and they changed their gloves and washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server station butter packets (78F - Cold Holding). Discussed with operator to hold in cooler of add to Time As A Public Health Control plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (44F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding). Manager adjusted thermostat and cooler temp mozzarella (43F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (43F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding). Server station: butter packets (78F - Cold Holding), stop sale issued,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer on top of make line. Employee removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink not operating due to a leak and clog in drain.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For shelled eggs
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink by prep sink
May 7, 2026Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Manager renewed license and will expire on 2-1-2027. Manager was in process of updating DBA and doing renovations.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to kitchen
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current tube was water damaged
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then handled spatula and plated cooked bacon without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then wiped hands on pants. They then proceeded to continue handling spatulas and cooking orders without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cellphone and then put on gloves without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked bacon on plate. Discussed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shelled eggs, cooked sausage and sliced cheese on cook line. Had employee time mark.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of cleaners stored over soda bobs on cook line. Manager removed
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current tube was water damaged
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen causing for standing water to get caught
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind thermostat 1 live roach stuck in bait trap. Manager eradicated all three roaches, and cleaned and sanitized areas
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of sanitizer not labeled. Manager labeled
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on duct tape on wall by fire extinguisher. Manager discarded duct tape and cleaned and sanitize the area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen causing for standing water to get caught
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken At bottom left of door frame going into kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water in kitchen where flooring is not smooth due to missing grout
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer not labeled. Manager labeled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken At bottom left of door frame going into kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water in kitchen where flooring is not smooth due to missing grout
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to prep sink. Emailed sign to operator
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cutting strawberries and handled toast with bare hands
No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line ice bath: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) manager put in cooler. Discussed using more ice or adding to time as a public health control plan
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle of chemical stored over soda bibbs.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Emily Roberts.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 3 cooks and 3 servers working, no cfm on site.
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to prep sink. Emailed sign to operator
Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole onions, tomatoes, and avocados stored over butter and cream and walk in cooler
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Meat in walk-in cooking
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.