Lutz — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

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

Lutz Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Oscar Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Oscar Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Oscar Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Oscar Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Lutz Petroleom 01 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval…
Prime-butcher-shoppe-399104 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
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…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of 18

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Lutz Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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

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Lutz: Notable Restaurants

Tavern at Cheval

Lutz · Most Closures

36 inspections 209 violations 2 closures

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

Lutz · Most Closures

27 inspections 132 violations 2 closures

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant INC

Lutz · Most Closures

49 inspections 587 violations 1 closures

Thai Chilli Pepper Lutz

Lutz · Most Inspected

47 inspections 567 violations 1 closures

Slider & Flight

Lutz · Most Inspected

46 inspections 337 violations 1 closures

Mdp Liquor 20

Lutz · Recently Inspected

5 inspections 22 violations

Lutz: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
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
Burger King 2 48 0
First Watch 2 109 0
Jersey Mikes 2 73 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)

Mobil FDACS Retail

17102 N US Highway 41, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Happy Dad Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

1827 Collier Pkwy, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Circle K Store #9214 FDACS Retail

17430 STATE ROAD 54, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Cloud 7+9 Smart Coffee FDACS Retail

17420 US 41 #108, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Coffee/Tea Processor

Auntie Annes Soft Pretzels FDACS Retail

2382 Grand Cypress DR Ste 993, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Aldi #79 FDACS Retail

2215 Sun Vista Dr, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Willow Bend Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

1002 Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Autozone #5958 FDACS Retail

18711 STATE ROUTE 54, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Advance Auto Parts # 9337 FDACS Retail

22710 State Road 54, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

E M J Food Mart LLC FDACS Retail

18440 Livingston Ave, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Starbucks Coffee FDACS Retail

18661 W. SR 54, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Canteen @ Lowe's #2238 FDACS Retail

21500 State Road 54, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Unattended Food Establishment

Movie Buffs Productions Mobile FDACS Retail

5831 GRAND SONATA AVE, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Swig Drinks - Cypress Creek Town Center FDACS Retail

25369 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Lutz Shell FDACS Retail

17804 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Publix Liquor Store #1821 FDACS Retail

2757 E. County Line Rd, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Starbucks Coffee Company #82203 FDACS Retail

16514 N Nebraska ave, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dollar Tree #07816 FDACS Retail

25653 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Mimino Food Market FDACS Retail

21226 Mariner PL, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

That Kitchen Spot FDACS Retail

4450 PET LN STE 107, Lutz

FDACS Retail Food · Temporary Food Service