How many restaurants are in Lutz?

Lutz, Florida has 254 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lutz?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Lutz is 91.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Lutz?

The most frequently cited violations in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lutz?

Dunkin has the most locations in Lutz with 4 establishments.

How does Lutz compare to the Florida state average?

Lutz has a pass rate of 91.5%, which is 5.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lutz?

Food establishments in Lutz have an average of 10.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Lutz been assessed?

Food establishments in Lutz have been assessed $20,300 in fines across 61 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $333 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Lutz restaurants?

23 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Lutz. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lutz inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Lutz, Florida has 104 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 252 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lutz?

FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lutz, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Lutz — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Lutz Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Lutz, Florida has 254 food establishments with 2,571 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Umami Sushi in Lutz on February 23, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

254Facilities

2,571Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

91.5%Pass Rate

4.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Tavern at Cheval	36	209	2
Cheddar's Casual Cafe	27	132	2
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant INC	49	587	1
Thai Chilli Pepper Lutz	47	567	1
Slider & Flight	46	337	1

Lutz Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lutz 91.5% Pass Rate 91.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Lutz 4.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lutz 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Lutz Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Main Event Wesley Chapel	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Longhorn Steakhouse #5561	1	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Food+beer	1	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Thai Cafe Modern	7	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	McDonalds	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Bare Buns Cafe	3	Call Back - Complied
Apr 30	Revelations Cafe	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Rice N Roll	8 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Mr. Empanada	4 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Lutz Country Store and Cafe	8 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lutz Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	34,902
08	Proper hand/arm washing	23,711
12	Shell stock requirements	23,144
03	Employee health reporting	18,505
31	Clean multi-use utensils	17,364

Lutz Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

61Actions on Record

$20,300Total Fines

$333Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

39Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 23, 2026	Umami Sushi	$400	3--2026002412
Jan 12, 2026	Super Tequeno	$200	3--2025089961
Oct 14, 2025	Brunchies Lutz	$200	3--2025067614
Aug 13, 2025	Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food	$200	3--2025044690
Aug 7, 2025	Great Catch	$200	3--2025042888
Feb 26, 2026	Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill	$200	3--2026003381
Dec 1, 2025	Bincho Tan	$200	3--2025078371
Aug 12, 2025	Tpc Tampa Bay	$160	3--2025034519
Sep 17, 2025	Marco's Pizza 8117	$160	3--2025060910
Sep 8, 2025	Carrabba's Italian Grill	$160	3--2025060949

Lutz Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

23Fire Violations

14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	10
Exit blocked or locked	8
Fire extinguisher in red zone	5

Lutz Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Lutz has 104 FDACS-regulated facilities with 252 inspections on record and 17 stop-sale orders issued.

104Retail Facilities

252FDACS Inspections

17Stop-Sale Orders

4Orders in 2026

Lutz FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 16, 2026	Oscar Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 16, 2026	Oscar Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 16, 2026	Oscar Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 16, 2026	Oscar Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	Lutz Petroleom 01 LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Oct 14, 2025	Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Oct 3, 2025	Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval…
Oct 3, 2025	Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Sep 18, 2025	E-m-j-food-mart-LLC-422905	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jun 10, 2025	E-m-j-food-mart-LLC-422905	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Lutz FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	44
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	22
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	21
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	20
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	18

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Lutz Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Starbucks	4	77	1,170
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Walgreens	3	1	743
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Publix	2	30	875
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
RaceTrac	2	29	460
Aldi	2	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Lutz: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	4	277	0
McDonalds	4	141	0
Chick-fil-a	3	91	1
Taco Bell	3	158	0
Subway	2	97	0
Carrabbas	2	155	0
Chicken Salad Chick	2	103	0
First Watch	2	109	0
Jersey Mikes	2	73	0
Tijuana Flats	2	262	0

Lutz Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lutz?: Lutz, Florida has 254 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lutz?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Lutz is 91.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Lutz?: The most frequently cited violations in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lutz?: Dunkin has the most locations in Lutz with 4 establishments.
How does Lutz compare to the Florida state average?: Lutz has a pass rate of 91.5%, which is 5.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lutz?: Food establishments in Lutz have an average of 10.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Lutz been assessed?: Food establishments in Lutz have been assessed $20,300 in fines across 61 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $333 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Lutz restaurants?: 23 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Lutz. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lutz inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Lutz, Florida has 104 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 252 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lutz?: FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lutz, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Lutz Restaurants & Food Establishments (250)

Tavern at Cheval 2 closures

4312 CHEVAL BLVD, Lutz

36 inspections · 209 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe 2 closures

2391 SUN VISTA DR, Lutz

27 inspections · 132 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant INC 1 closure

22948 SR 54, Lutz

49 inspections · 587 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Thai Chilli Pepper Lutz 1 closure

17669 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz

47 inspections · 567 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Slider & Flight 1 closure

3973 VAN DYKE RD, Lutz

46 inspections · 337 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Garden Mediterranean Grill 1 closure

1900 OAK GROVE BLVD, Lutz

41 inspections · 311 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Bangkok Sushi 1 closure

16541 POINTE VILLAGE DR #101, Lutz

35 inspections · 272 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Rice N Roll 1 closure

19243 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz

24 inspections · 244 violations · Last: Apr 2026

China Taste 1 closure

3967 VAN DYKE RD #301, Lutz

21 inspections · 225 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Panera Bread #1637 1 closure

23388 STATE RD 54 UNIT 107, Lutz

26 inspections · 125 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Culvers 1 closure

2303 SUN VISTA DR, Lutz

29 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Chick-fil-a at Cypress Creek Town Center 1 closure

2349 SUN VISTA DR, Lutz

22 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Apr 2026

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