THAI CHILLI PEPPER LUTZ
17669 N DALE MABRY HWY · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33548
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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. Tested twice at 0ppm. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Tested twice at 0ppm. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Dish machine ran 3 times, still 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple shopping bags storing food in reach in freezer and reach in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Cut produce still in shopping bag **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime scale buildup on dish machine rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous items in reach in coolers throughout kitchen not date marked **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Operator State made yesterday morning not date marked **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over 3 compartment sink not shielded. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove burner racks have buildup of grease and food residue. Hood filters have grease buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in cooler in outside storage shed not secured. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Rice noodles, Thai tea mix, Oliang Powder mixed, dry mushrooms, white vinegar, in shed out side of back door. Holes in floor, walls, ceiling not smooth and cleanable. **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.