LUCKY DILL
33180 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine sanitizer available for chemically sanitizing machine, High temperature machine 90F final rinse. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machines are functioning properly. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked roast beef (45F – Cold Holding); cooked Turkey (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (53F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F – Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (50F – Cold Holding); mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding) **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked roast beef (45F – Cold Holding); cooked Turkey (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (53F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F – Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (50F – Cold Holding); mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding), potatoes 114F hot holding reheat at 10:05am 159F reheat. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes 114F hot holding reheat at 10:05am 159F reheat. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** Reference: 61C-4.023(1) FAC: (1) All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted by the division. Those individuals who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. Priority: Intermediate
52-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Menu stated freshly squeezed juice, juice is store bought. **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
51-14-7Intermediate – Observed: No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar not on original plans. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7Intermediate – Observed: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. 2 metal canisters have been added to property to store single service items, chemicals and extra equipment. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-54-4Intermediate – Observed: Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** Reference: 4-501.110(A) FC: (A) The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize may not be less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165 degrees Fahrenheit; (2) For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150 degrees Fahrenheit; (3) For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160 degrees Fahrenheit; or (4) For a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine, 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Priority: Intermediate
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles being used in prep and food storage areas. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-09-4Basic – Observed: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment added 75 seats going from a licensed 275 seats to 350 seats. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-15-4Basic – Observed: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Bag in box beverage concentrate stored on the floor near dry storage. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-04-4Basic – Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line cutting board has a wiping cloth stored under it.. **Warning** Priority: Basic
16-46-4Basic – Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-03-4Basic – Observed: Water draining onto floor surface. Both high temperature and chemically sanitizing machine draining onto the floor befor reaching floor drain. The high temperature machine is clean water, the chemical sanitizing machine can be contained. **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spice shakers on cook line containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:07 PM.
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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.