LA CRUTTON
601 E KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8084808800
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 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. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels.
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.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
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
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler at end of hot line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
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.