Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC

4502 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3456621
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8755188
DBPR license3918536

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 19, 2024 11:09 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 19, 2024 1:37 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly on wall adjacent to restrooms. 2 live spiders in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Cracked raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat in cook line Reach in cooler. Rearranged. Raw frozen chicken stored above frozen breakfast sausages in Reach in freezer at front line cook area. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed chicken during time of inspection. Discussed with operator the importance of properly storing raw with raw and raw over Ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roach on floor on cook line behind stove. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butter 75F taken out to dining room at 9:50 am. Employee moved butter into Walk in cooler at 11:00am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on Reach in cooler at front line cook. Operator moved hand sanitizer to another location. Discussed proper storage of toxic substance with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with old debris. Employee cleaned deli slicer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in Employee handwash sink adjacent to Dish machine. Operator removed spatula during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and poached egg not identified on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath three compartment sink. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line cook area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of front cook line beneath oven. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 5 dead roaches in dry storage closet. 2 dead roaches on floor of office by back kitchen area. 3 dead roaches on floor of service station beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside service line cabinet with sugar packet bins. 1 dead roach inside Avier brand coffee box. 1 dead roach on floor in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of smoked pit ham in Walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar in sugar bin, adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. An education packet with choking poster will be emailed to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap beneath back kitchen exit screen door **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Single service containers for Chicken stock stored in ketchup container. Salt, pepper, water, and oil stored in reused syrup squeeze bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed parsley and other Ready to eat produced stored with and below unwashed peppers and carrots in Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.