TAVERN AT CHEVAL
4312 CHEVAL BLVD · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33558
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 3
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. Measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until fixed. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies in bar 2live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen by oven. Operator killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board in kitchen **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by trash can and metal shelf. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not labeled on menu as raw or undercooked. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen by cook line. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by soda machine in wait station. Operator cleaned up roaches and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in back of kitchen. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating meal in bar. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen are damaged and have holes present. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink near dish machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in cooler on cookline has rust pitting to surface. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled containers of oil and water in kitchen. Operator added labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.