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LIL BITS NEW YORK

16121 DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3953573
Grade history
DEC 23
MAY 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025067730Jun 24, 2025Mar 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. MFDV license expired.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Food truck using a sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer observed correct sanitizer
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat Mac and cheese. Employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cut vegetables prepped from home 1/2 lbs
High priority/01B-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in mini fridge Cold holding: butter 56 f 2nd temp 43 f operator placed in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information employee filled out at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor employees moved inside
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.