LUCKY SPARTAN
1001 W CASS ST, Tampa FL 33606 · 7272360178
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pimento dip dated 12/05/2024
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo clear plastic cups on floor in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
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 shelled eggs stored overtop cheese and candy bars inside refrigerator in hallway. Employee removed eggs and properly stored them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pimento dip dated 12/05/2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on refrigerator by grill are torn.
Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of refrigerator by grill has exposed insulation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in non food grade container inside refrigerator next to grill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in non food grade container inside refrigerator next to grill.
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. Cameron O'Malley
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on door handles of reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes p,raw salmon,raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler facing cooks line. Manager discarded drink.
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.