Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz
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1943 Foggy Ridge Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33559Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz has accumulated 23 violations across 3 inspections between August 2025 and April 2026, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in all three inspections, including recurring findings in hand washing, employee health reporting, and chemical storage. The most recent routine inspection on April 2, 2026 documented 6 high-priority violations and resulted in a warning issued. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz last inspected?
- Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz had?
- Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz find?
- Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Cositas Ricas Bar & Grill in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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