7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz

Last inspected:

19677 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33558

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This 7-Eleven convenience store in Lutz has a documented history of temperature control and employee health management failures. The facility received two inspections since July 2023, totaling 18 violations. A priority violation for cold-held food temperature control appeared in both the July 2023 and October 2025 inspections—in July, milk in the walk-in cooler measured 42–43°F; in October, milk, hot dogs, and other temperature-controlled foods measured 43–44°F, all above the required 41°F maximum. Both instances were corrected on site by relocating products to the freezer for quick chilling. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention in both inspections, and employee health policy was reviewed each time. Handwashing violations also recurred, including blocked handwashing sinks and missing paper towels at warewashing stations; these were corrected during both inspections. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 was completed with 8 violations, all marked as corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
18Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge. Y o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Walk In Cooler: Internal temperature of milk, hot dogs, and other temperature controlled for safety foods recently placed on shelves nearest door measure between 43 F and 44 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration towards the back of the walk in cooler. Walk in cooler verified to be in working condition. Y x Repeat COS
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewashing Area: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Service Area and Warewashing Area: Handwashing sinks blocked by utensils and equipment. COS: Handwashing sinks made accessible.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at middle and bottom junctures of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail Area: Black mold-like buildup on honeycomb vent at top of open air cooler. Old food buildup on outside of reach in hot dog cooler. Food Service Area: Old food inside cabinets with trash cans. Back Room Area: Soiled handles of large silver freezers.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Room Area: Unclean floors under soda syrup racks and large silver coolers.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2025 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail Area: Heavy calcium-like buildup on ice chute of soda machine. Old food buildup on nozzles of soda machine. COS: Utensils properly cleaned and sanitized. x Print Date: 7/20/2023 Page 1 of 4 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Retail Area: Internal temperatures of taquitos, hot dogs, sausages, and chicken sticks placed on roller grills less than 2 hours prior measure between 108 F and 121 F. COS: Out of temperature products rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper temperature control. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Walk In Cooler: Internal temperature of milk recently placed on shelf nearest the door measures between 42 F and 43 F. COS: Milk relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration. Walk in cooler verified to be in working condition. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishments written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event is incomplete. Procedures do not include to dispose of any contaminated foods and/or single service items and to disinfect any food equipment and/or utensils. Information regarding what must be included in the written procedures provided. o
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewashing Area: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Warewashing Area: Handwashing sink blocked by dolly. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail Area: Bulk container of baked goods for customer self-service does not have a list of ingredients for each item available. COS: List of ingredients for each item was printed. x
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Food Service Area: Several wet wiping cloths on counters not stored in sanitizer between uses. o
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area: Roller grill unable to maintain foods at 135 F or above. COS: Roller grill properly adjusted and verified by inspector. x
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Walk In Cooler: Old milk buildup on shelving of milk storage. Food Service Area and Retail Area: Old food buildup on handles and gaskets of coolers and freezers. o

7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz last inspected?
7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz had?
7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz find?
7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.
Does 7-eleven Store# 38299a in Lutz have any repeat violations?
Yes, 7-eleven Store# 38299a / Tda Nitya Laxmi Usa INC in Lutz has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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