Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAVERN AT CHEVAL

4312 CHEVAL BLVD · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33558

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3739218
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777720
DBPR license3916818

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2026 11:40 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 25, 2026 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 20 live small flies in dish washing area. 4 live small flies in mop sink area

#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef dated 9/14/26 , cooked chicken dated 9/4/2026 and 9/2/2026 in walk in cooler, see stop sale .

Stop Sale
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen prep area. 1 live roach on floor by oil fryer in kitchen Operator cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper filet and sea bass filet not removed from reduced oxygen package and complete defrosted in reach in cooler drawer in cook line. See stop sale Cooked

Stop Sale

Basic 2

#1Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Grouper filet and sea bass filet not removed from reduced oxygen package and complete defrosted in reach in cooler drawer in cook line. See stop sale Cooked

Stop Sale
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area. 2 dead roaches on floor under oil fryer . Operator cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

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