Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTHERN LUV

8019 CITRUS PARK DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732227
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13770720
DBPR license3918557

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate food manager certification.

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecure tanks next to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. No light available inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.