Lutz — Food Safety Records

Overview

Lutz, Florida has 162 food establishments with 2,743 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.7%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4.4 violations per visit.

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

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

162Facilities
2,743Inspections
0Closures 2026
91.7%Pass Rate
4.4Avg Violations

Lutz Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lutz 91.7% Pass Rate 91.7%
Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
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 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Lutz Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
San Jose Mexican Restaurant 8 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin Donuts # 354255 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tavern at Cheval 0 Call Back - Complied
Rice N Roll 3 Call Back - Complied
Hungry Greek Ballentrae 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tavern at Cheval 6 (4 high) Emergency order recommended
Rice N Roll 9 (3 high) Warning Issued
Thai Cafe Modern 0 Call Back - Complied
Blaze Pizza Store 1415 1 Call Back - Complied
Food+beer 0 Call Back - Complied

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

52Actions on Record
$16,300Total Fines
$313Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
32Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Feb 23, 2026 Umami Sushi $400 3--2026002412
Aug 6, 2026 Discovery 2.0 Indian Cuisine $320 3--2026021250
Jan 12, 2026 Super Tequeno $200 3--2025089961
Feb 26, 2026 Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill $200 3--2026003381
Oct 14, 2025 Brunchies Lutz $200 3--2025067614
Dec 1, 2025 Bincho Tan $200 3--2025078371
Oct 29, 2025 Mdp Liquor 20 $160 3--2025071246

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: Notable Restaurants

Tavern at Cheval

Lutz · Most Closures

39 inspections 219 violations 2 closures

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

Lutz · Most Closures

29 inspections 136 violations 2 closures

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant INC

Lutz · Most Closures

50 inspections 599 violations 1 closures

Slider & Flight

Lutz · Most Inspected

48 inspections 344 violations 1 closures

Thai Chilli Pepper Lutz

Lutz · Most Inspected

48 inspections 567 violations 1 closures

Dunkin Donuts # 354255

Lutz · Recently Inspected

15 inspections 65 violations

Lutz: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 4 280 0
McDonalds 4 141 0
Chick-fil-a 3 101 1
Taco Bell 3 166 0
Chipotle 2 65 0
Carrabbas 2 164 0
Chicken Salad Chick 2 108 0
Tijuana Flats 2 275 0
Burger King 2 51 0
First Watch 2 118 0

Lutz Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lutz?
Lutz, Florida has 162 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 91.7%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
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 91.7%, which is 6 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lutz?
Food establishments in Lutz have an average of 16.9 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 $16,300 in fines across 52 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $313 and the largest single fine was $800.
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.

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