LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC
4502 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-570-8000
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roach on floor on cook line behind stove. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043520 | Jul 19, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed packs of butter at front servers station from 10AM temped at 10:50 at 51f. Operator added ice to top of container to help cool down faster. Butter packs (54F - Cold Holding time taken 11:34) Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued.
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in reach in cooler underneath cook line and reach in freezer across from steam table with no date marking.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes in prep table behind three compartment sink wet.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed various bins and single use containers in reach in cooler and reach in freezer with cracks.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above cook top soiled with grease. Observed soap dispenser in hand wash sink next to dish area soiled. Observed soda dispenser exterior soiled with build up.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of various single use containers being used to stored prepared products.
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden piece in front of cook top to hold plates needs to be sealed
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed small container of medicine in servers station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed packs of butter at front servers station from 10AM temped at 10:50 at 51f. Operator added ice to top of container to help cool down faster. Butter packs (54F - Cold Holding time taken 11:34) Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued.
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with debris from prior day. Operator cleaned and sanitized
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in reach in cooler underneath cook line and reach in freezer across from steam table with no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to dish machine chemicals
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone next to napkins in server area and umbrella in dry storage area on top of cans
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes in prep table behind three compartment sink wet.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed various bins and single use containers in reach in cooler and reach in freezer with cracks.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above cook top soiled with grease. Observed soap dispenser in hand wash sink next to dish area soiled. Observed soda dispenser exterior soiled with build up.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of various single use containers being used to stored prepared products.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Miscellaneous items including screw drivers and wires placed on shelf next to/on top of cans of food in dry storage area. Operator moved.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut watermelon in walk in cooler underneath unwashed produce.
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden piece in front of cook top to hold plates needs to be sealed
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose in kitchen without vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina Rastrinal training expired 9/12/2025,
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats in standing freezer next to hand sink with raw meat over ready to eat cheese, manager moved to the correct location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pot of marinara placed in walk in cooler over night at 9:30 pm, temperature taken at 9:45 am at 56f, operator had no temp log for tracking.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets on counter temped at 75f, manager voluntarily discarded item. Observed pot of marinara in walk in cooler over night temperature 9:45 am at 56f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose in kitchen without vacuum breaker.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on menu missing asterisk with consumer advisory. Discussed with operator.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Hand soap placed in container of hand sanitizer, not labeled, employee labled item
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina Rastrinal training expired 9/12/2025,
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed ice bucket cracked, and taped with a non food grade tape, manager threw away item
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on front counter next to handwashing sink, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf above food in serving window, employee removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler and kitchen prep tables are soiled. Deli slicer soiled, next to Reach in freezer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured inside dry goods storage room. 3 unsecured tanks next to soda fountain.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line cooking without a hair net. Discussed with operator.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plugged with black plastic garbage bag.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: cut melons, scallops, shrimp.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink until Dish machine is repaired.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Two bottles of water stored inside ice machine, located in dish pit. Operator removed water bottles and discarded 4 gallons of ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over Ready to eat walnuts in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw shrimp to an approved location during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen pork and beef in front line Reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two bottles of water stored inside ice machine, located in dish pit. Operator removed water bottles and discarded 4 gallons of ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler and kitchen prep tables are soiled. Deli slicer soiled, next to Reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping towel stored in Employee handwash sink adjacent to soda fountain. Spoon stored in Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed all items during time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured inside dry goods storage room. 3 unsecured tanks next to soda fountain.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line cooking without a hair net. Discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sour cream and bucket of raw chicken of floor if Walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 87F on front line cook. Operator placed utensils into a pot of water on flat top grill during time of inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plugged with black plastic garbage bag.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Located inside front line Reach in freezer. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: cut melons, scallops, shrimp.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid bandaid on shelf for bag-in-box soda syrups. Operator removed liquid bandaid during time of inspection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Fancy Tomato Ketchup inside dry food storage area. Operator segregated dented can during time of inspection.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 single shell eggs cracked inside Walk in cooler. Operator disposed of cracked shell eggs during time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink on front service line. Rubber spatula stored inside Employee handwash sink next to Dish machine. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and rubber from Employee handwash sink during time of inspection.
Accumulation of rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust built-up inside ice machine in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table inside kitchen next to microwave. Operator removed personal drink from prep table during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine. Operator removed cracked container during.
Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated pickle bucket 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets and on inside frame of Walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cooked pasta stored beneath unwashed broccoli in Walk in cooler. Operator moved cooked pasta to an approved location during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar adjacent to Dish machine. Operator labeled sugar bin during time of inspection.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butter 75F taken out to dining room at 9:50 am. Employee moved butter into Walk in cooler at 11:00am.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and poached egg not identified on menu.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. An education packet with choking poster will be emailed to operator.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Single service containers for Chicken stock stored in ketchup container. Salt, pepper, water, and oil stored in reused syrup squeeze bottles.
Jul 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly on wall adjacent to restrooms. 2 live spiders in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cracked raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat in cook line Reach in cooler. Rearranged. Raw frozen chicken stored above frozen breakfast sausages in Reach in freezer at front line cook area. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed chicken during time of inspection. Discussed with operator the importance of properly storing raw with raw and raw over Ready to eat.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roach on floor on cook line behind stove. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butter 75F taken out to dining room at 9:50 am. Employee moved butter into Walk in cooler at 11:00am.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on Reach in cooler at front line cook. Operator moved hand sanitizer to another location. Discussed proper storage of toxic substance with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with old debris. Employee cleaned deli slicer during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in Employee handwash sink adjacent to Dish machine. Operator removed spatula during time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and poached egg not identified on menu.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath three compartment sink. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line cook area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of front cook line beneath oven. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 5 dead roaches in dry storage closet. 2 dead roaches on floor of office by back kitchen area. 3 dead roaches on floor of service station beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside service line cabinet with sugar packet bins. 1 dead roach inside Avier brand coffee box. 1 dead roach on floor in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of smoked pit ham in Walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar in sugar bin, adjacent to three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. An education packet with choking poster will be emailed to operator.
Open dumpster lid. Closed lid
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap beneath back kitchen exit screen door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Single service containers for Chicken stock stored in ketchup container. Salt, pepper, water, and oil stored in reused syrup squeeze bottles.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed parsley and other Ready to eat produced stored with and below unwashed peppers and carrots in Walk in cooler.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled utensils and than grabbed a clean knife to place under a plate of pancakes for service. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid egg batter over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on main cooks line
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 50-100 ppm manager remade to 100 ppm
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for one employee
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 1 employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook noodles walk in cooler not dated.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By kitchen door entrance
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink sitting next to restaurants tea pitchers. Server station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor employee removed from floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by the Dishwasher
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored by meat slicer by glass refrigerator.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: grits 120 f gravy 120 f chicken soup 120 f all reheated to 165 f
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sever washed in three compartment sink.
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. Sent to operator operator showed forum to inspector.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine operator restocked paper towels
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for management to sign and multiple employees observed manager and few employees sign next routine inspection.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer raw beef in bucket operator removed from floor
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket the sanitizer
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