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LA CRUTTON

601 E KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8084808800

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3910963
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
APR 25
APR 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
15 dead small flying insects found in steam well warmer unit inside the water. Manager removed water and dead flies from the unit and was sanitizing steam wells.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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15 dead small flying insects found in steam well warmer unit inside the water. Manager removed water and dead flies from the unit and was sanitizing steam wells.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods grey reach in cooler by three compartment sink
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front line for sandwich prep Cold holding: cut lettuce 47F cut tomatoes 45F egg salad 45F chicken salad 45F turkey 45F employee moved food to reach in freezer 2nd temp all food tested at 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Missing for 2 employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
Basic/14-13-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For ham sandwiches and Cesar salads and egg salad front service line
Basic/02D-03-4
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator states they will be closing for good soon and do not want to renew the license
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler at end of hot line
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Operator has books but no employees have completed the course yet.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · operator states they are still in the process of getting them done. Admin Complaint

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.