RACCOON'S
3240 LITHIA PINECREST RD #105, Valrico FL 33596 · (813)689-5079
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles at bar has buildup of food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Casserole dish in hand sink. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on package of deli paper. Operator removed keys.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on the floor by back door. Pickles and bottled water on the floor in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun (2) nozzles at bar,soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor by back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar ice bin. Operator placed correctly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers and steaks
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. Only safe staff card on site expired on 3-22-20225
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu advertised ribeye steaks cooked to liking but no advisory present. Printed and posted advisory
Observed slow draining water in handwash sink next to three compartment sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl with utensils stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near back door.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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 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.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor in service area
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.