Starbucks Coffee in Lutz

Last inspected:

18661 W. Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33558

Part of: Starbucks Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Starbucks Coffee in Lutz received 3 inspections between July 2023 and May 2025, documenting 10 violations across priority foundation and priority categories. The most recent inspection on May 29, 2025 identified 5 violations, including a priority citation for cold-held time and temperature control. An internal temperature of 60°F was measured in a container of half and half creamer and heavy cream in the reach-in cooler near the blender area; the out-of-temperature products were relocated to the freezer to quick chill to 41°F or below before proper refrigeration, and the reach-in cooler was verified to be functioning. A priority foundation violation documented that two carafes of dairy half and half creamer and non-dairy oat milk held on the customer self-service condiment bar using time as a public health control were not marked with a discard time; proper discard time was determined and marked during the inspection, and the firm's time-control procedures were reviewed. The July 2023 inspection cited 5 violations including incomplete written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events and small flying insects observed near the dump sink in the food service area. All cited violations on the two sanitation inspections were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Starbucks Coffee in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Coffee Service Area: Internal temperature of one container of half and half creamer and one container of heavy cream recently placed in reach in cooler near blender area measure 60 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration. Reach in cooler verified to be in working condition. x
3-501.19(B)(2) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) PfPf
Retail Area: Two carafes of dairy half and half creamer and non-dairy oat milk removed from original containers held on customer self-service condiment bar held using Time as a Public Health Control are not marked with discard time. COS: Proper discard time determined and marked on carafes. Firm's Time as a Public Health Control procedures and requirements reviewed and discussed with person in charge. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Coffee Service Area: Food employees without hair restraint.
4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11Repeat
Warewashing Area: Clean plastic cubes and containers wetnesting on drying rack.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Warewashing Area: Holes in ceiling tiles over ice maker.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: RICKY STEPHENS

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events and Norovirus Cleanup Procedures provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishments written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event is incomplete. Procedures do not include to dispose of any contaminated foods and/or single service items and to disinfect any food equipment and/or utensils. Information regarding what must be included in the written procedures provided. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at bottom juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion. o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Food Service Area: Observed small flying insects near dump sink. o
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Several employees without proper hair restraint. o Print Date: 7/20/2023 Page 1 of 3 39 Citation Description: Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E) Observation: Food Service Area: Sanitizer bucket held directly on floor. o
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Food Service Area: Wet wiping cloths held in small containers with undetectable concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer. COS: Sanitizer at proper concentration added to containers with wet wiping cloths. x

Starbucks Coffee in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee in Lutz last inspected?
Starbucks Coffee in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Starbucks Coffee in Lutz had?
Starbucks Coffee in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Starbucks Coffee in Lutz find?
Starbucks Coffee in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Starbucks Coffee in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Starbucks Coffee in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Starbucks Coffee in Lutz?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Starbucks Coffee in Lutz are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 3-501.19(B)(2): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) Pf; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

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