LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC
4502 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F – Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F – Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed sour cream in unit at 44f at 10:05. Operator mentioned she placed in cooler the prior night. Operator stated they did not take temperatures today. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed packs of butter at front servers station from 10AM temped at 10:50 at 51f. Operator added ice to top of container to help cool down faster. Butter packs (54F – Cold Holding time taken 11:34) Observed rice pudding and plated salad in front reach in cooler in server area with soda machine. Plated salad (45F – Cold Holding); rice pudding (45F – Cold Holding) Operator put in cooler yesterday. Ambient temperature read 58f. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed sour cream in unit at 44f at 10:05. Operator mentioned she placed in cooler the prior night. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
03G-41-2Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
16-36-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator states curing corned beef hash using Prague powder in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment curing **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. Observed items in reach in cooler underneath cook line and reach in freezer across from steam table with no date marking. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed sausage and ham in reach in freezer across from steam table without date marking. Quiche made on Monday without time markings. Operator dated item **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed on interior doors and basin. **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed dishes in prep table behind three compartment sink wet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed dishes in prep table behind three compartment sink wet. Employee separated containers to properly air dry. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed various bins and single use containers in reach in cooler and reach in freezer with cracks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed bins and containers still in use **Time Extended**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Grocery bags filling hole. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above cook top soiled with grease. Observed soap dispenser in hand wash sink next to dish area soiled. Observed soda dispenser exterior soiled with build up. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed soap dispenser in hand wash soiled. Employee cleaned dispenser. Observed soda dispenser exterior soiled with build up. Vents above cook top soiled with grease.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of various single use containers being used to stored prepared products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of various single use containers being used to stored prepared products. **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden piece in front of cook top to hold plates needs to be sealed **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed wooden piece in front of cook top to hold plates needs to be sealed **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.