SOUTHERN LUV
8019 CITRUS PARK DR, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-945-2443
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023008511 | Dec 7, 2022 | Apr 13, 2023 | $300 |
| 3--2022004079 | Dec 8, 2021 | Jun 16, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over a jar of maraschino cherries and unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pans stored inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed all pans at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate food manager certification.
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. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate state approved employee training.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecure tanks next to walk-in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. No light available inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by a metal cart, next to three compartment sink. Operator unblocked sink at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front service and back kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided soap at that time of inspection.
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 Makayla and Carlos.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured, located outside of walk-in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of reach in freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Located on outside exterior of door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in rear prep area blocked by speed rack. Speed rack was relocated. Sink accessible
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at front counter. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee refilled dispensers during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned water from unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged smoked bbq chicken breast inside prep sink in standing water. Discussed with employee who drained water and applied cold running water to thaw.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pack of beef brisket (64F - Cold Holding) stored on speedy rack in back kitchen. Operator moved in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartments sink and prep sink in kitchen.
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.
Handwash sink in warewashing area unable to provided hot and cold running water with pressure, no other handwash sink available near by in back kitchen. Operator contacted plumber at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. At front service area.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched ear to removed earbud then engaged to make smoothie and sandwich without washing hands. Discussed with person in charge about proper handwash procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of bagged cooked chicken 48 F stored in reach-in cooler at prep area. Operator removed chicken from bag and directly stored in container. Re temp cooked chicken 43-44 F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Karvilla Jackson.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 certificates are not original.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitizing buckets tested 0ppm.
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.