Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz

Last inspected:

17695 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
Overview

Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz has accumulated 136 violations across 27 inspections since opening in 2016, averaging 5 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no outstanding fines or disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, gaps in exterior protection, and food contact surface issues. Recent inspections show compliance improving, with the October 2025 call back visit finding no violations after a warning.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
143Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. On the floor by the office.

Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz last inspected?
Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz?
The most frequently cited violations at Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz had?
Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz find?
Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz ever been shut down?
No, Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Calusa Pizza and Craft in Lutz operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Cafe Liberty (2016).

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