Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHERRYS BAR AND GRILL

16144 CHURCHVIEW DR · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718847
DBPR license3917105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over case of Mac n cheese in walk in cooler.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open bag of chili and walk cooler not dated, portion cheeses, opened gallon of milk and deli meats, not dated either.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin and guard

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacked cups in server station

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager

#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed raw chicken wings in 5 gallon buckets in reach in cooler

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Breaded cheese sticks, raw beef, chili and cut tomatoes in walk in cooler not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.