Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

LUCKY DILL

33180 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394325
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8510329
DBPR license6213912

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

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#9Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

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#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

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#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 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
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.