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LIVING ROOM AT WIREGRASS

2001 PIAZZA AVE STE 100, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-934-7911

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats290
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113877
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
MAY 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
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 20 flying insects around the fountain drink dispenser ( non landing on food contact ). Manager started to treat area and was able to eradicate about 15 of them.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2026 · Time Extended
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomatoes and 1 can of coconut milk being dented in the food storage area. Manager removed cans.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at around 10ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink. Tested sink at 150ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 20 flying insects around the fountain drink dispenser ( non landing on food contact ). Manager started to treat area and was able to eradicate about 15 of them.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 and a half pounds of ahi tuna and 2 and a half pounds of salmon still in its packaging even though the packaging states to remove before thawing,. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded items voluntarily.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 7 and a half pounds of ahi tuna and 2 and a half pounds of salmon still in its packaging even though the packaging states to remove before thawing,. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded items voluntarily.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks behind bar had strainers and dishes within them. Manager took out dishes and strainers. We discussed only using hand washing sinks for hand washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Miso salmon served medium but has no indication of it being served undercooked on menu. Manager placed asterisks next to consumer advisory then placed asterisks next to salmon on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards on cookline have cut marks that are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in very back kitchen prep area. Employees moved all beverages.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks above prep table across from cookline entrance. Employee keys on clean dish rack on cookline. Employee phone on prep table in back kitchen next to ice machine. All items moved by employees.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver bowls and pans on storage rack across from dish washer not properly air dried.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dish storage rack across dish washing machine. Discussed removing labels before containers go through dishwasher.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Oranges, limes, lemons in 2nd walk in cooler behind dish machine area stored not covered with beer boxes stored above it. Employee moved into container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large flour, sugar and panko containers in back kitchen prep area not labeled. Manager labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles being used as scoops in the bulk dry storage bins.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in between the water softener equipment in the back kitchen area. Manager had an employee remove clean and sanitize the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers with flour, sugar and bread crumbs with no labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floors being soiled in between the cooking equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-10-4
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Box of oranges on the floor in walk-in cooler. Chef removed from the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available. From 12/3/24
Basic/51-18-6
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in walk-in cooler Employee moved fish to proper area
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (122F - Hot Holding) on steam table on cook line Employee reheated to 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot stored on hand sink in back kitchen adjacent to back door Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 spray bottles unlabeled in bar area Employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line Employee removed drink and placed in proper area
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in water temped at 72F Employee discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink adjacent to back door
Basic/31B-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing water Employee placed under cold running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 sanitizer buckets stored on floor in back kitchen under prep table Employee placed on shelf
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 19, 2024□ 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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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain observed at hand sink next to linens.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Hand wash sink near front cook line still draining slow. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 120)
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Dish machine not hot water sanitizing. Using machine to wash and rinse and 3 compartment to sanitize. Quaternary sanitizer 100ppm. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed loose door handle on steam box, next to reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Operator said the door handle was ordered. Just waiting for arrival. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in service station unit.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Not fixed. In process. Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain observed at hand sink next to linens.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Hand wash sink near front cook line still draining slow. Time Extended
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Chef moved raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed covered empanada meat filling in walk in cooler, chef removed cover.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda guns in bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink with drain pan in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 120)
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed at mop sink.
Basic/29-38-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. General manager printed and posted current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed loose door handle on steam box, next to reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in service station unit.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain observed at hand sink next to linens.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at 3-compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Oct 23, 2023Inspection 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used to bulk sugar Corrected- observed employee remove and label bulk sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on dish area
Basic/31B-04-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on floor on cookline
Basic/21-44-1
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several stored on prep tables through kitchen
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on back prep table next to back door
Basic/02D-01-5

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.