Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz

Last inspected:

18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL 33559
Overview

Southerneaze 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.

26Inspections
172Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Southerneaze Bar and Grill in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

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
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

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
— 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
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Left voicemail and email in an attempt to set up an appointment time.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: (REQUEST# 5097907) BUREAU REQUEST VISIT CONDUCTED OFFSITE TO VERIFY BUSINESS STATUS DUE TO PERMIT DENIAL FOR LACK OF PERMIT PAYMENT. THE FE DETAILS SCREEN WAS CHECKED AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT PAYMENT WAS MADE IN FULL ON 05/19/23. THE BUSINESS CENTER WAS NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL OF PAYMENT AND THE STATUS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ACTIVE.

Risk-Based Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
ENTITY RECEIVED AN INITIAL INSPECTION ON 03/01/23 AND WAS OPERATING WITHOUT A PERMIT UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE ON 05/19/23. o

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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