7-eleven in Lutz

Last inspected:

18575 N Us Highway 41, Lutz, FL 33549

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

Overview

7-Eleven Store #42217H in Lutz has had 2 FDACS inspections on record since April 2025. A preoperational inspection on April 3, 2025 documented 2 violations, including a missing sanitizer test kit in the warewashing area. A subsequent sanitation inspection on December 23, 2025 cited 9 violations. The most significant finding was hot-held chicken nuggets measured between 106°F and 112°F — below the required 135°F minimum — which were rapidly reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds and corrected on site. The establishment also lacked sanitizer test strips and the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention; employee health policy was reviewed during the inspection. All violations documented on December 23 were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 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. Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Retail Area: Old food buildup inside customer self service microwave.
3-501.16(A)(1) 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) PP
Food Service Area: Internal temperature of chicken nuggets recently placed in hot cabinet measures between 106 F and 112 F. COS: Out of temperature products rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper temperature control or discarded as needed. Hot cabinet verified to be in working condition. 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

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food Service Area: Food employee with decorative bracelet on wrist.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employee without hair restraint. COS: Employee put on hair net.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations observed during inspection.
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: Old spills inside reach in condiment cooler and in cabinets under slushy machine.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Warewashing Area: Soiled floor drain under 3-compartment sink.
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: Old sausage patties on floor under silver freezer.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MELISSA MCGILLIS

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. Request#5127293 Initial Inspection

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14Repeat
Food Service Area, Back Room Area, and Restrooms: No signs informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sinks. Industry handwash signs provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations observed during inspection.

7-eleven in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven in Lutz last inspected?
7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 23, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven in Lutz had?
7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven in Lutz find?
7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 23, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven in Lutz?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz are: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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) Pf.
Does 7-eleven in Lutz have any repeat violations?
Yes, 7-eleven Store #42217h in Lutz has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.

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