CHERRYS BAR AND GRILL
16144 CHURCHVIEW DR · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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 at 0ppm **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flies on mop handle in mop sink area. 3 live flies flying in dish area. 7 live flies on red garden hose in mop area 7 live flies on server wall 6 live flies on cabinet in server station 1 live fly on dry storage wall 10 live flies wall at bar to right side of beer taps **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observe, open bag of chili, marinara sauce, corn, dogs, and milk, not dated with opening date in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies on fly tape in cup on dish area. Manager discarded cup and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents and dish area and kitchen soiled with accumulated dust **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup under fryers on cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pot with raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler 1. Case of bread on color in walk in cooler 2. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out throughout kitchen and dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive grease build up on exterior of fryers, flat top grill and table under flat top grill. Walk in cooler racks soiled with mold like substance. Dust buildup on fan covers in walk in cooler 2. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups and straws on floor in server area **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw chicken wings in walk in cooler 1 not covered. Breaded mozzarella sticks, not covered in walk-in cooler number two **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout dish and kitchen and prep areas soiled with accumulated dust and food debris **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.