Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz
Last inspected:
18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL 33559Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz has been inspected 26 times on record, accumulating 172 violations—an average of 6.6 violations per inspection, notably higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced a permit lapse in May 2023 when the inspector documented "Operating Without a Valid Food Permit" following a business closure due to non-payment; payment was verified and the permit was restored to active status within days. The most recent focused inspection on December 3, 2024 found no violations and noted that an appointment could not be confirmed via voicemail and email contact attempts.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Southerneaze Bar and Grill 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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Risk-Based Violations
Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz last inspected?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz had?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz find?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Southerneaze Bar and 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- When was Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz last inspected?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz had?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz find?
- Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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