Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz

Last inspected:

18431 N Us Hwy 41, Lutz, FL 33549
Overview

Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz has been inspected 24 times on record, accumulating 149 violations—an average of 6.2 per inspection, nearly 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, improper cooking temperatures in at least 5 inspections, and management awareness violations in at least 6 inspections. Other recurring high-priority findings include food contact surface violations, shell stock requirement violations, and food in good condition violations. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 21 violations including two high-priority employee health policy violations, a time-as-control violation, and a hand washing violation; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
156Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 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

Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**

Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz last inspected?
Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz?
The most frequently cited violations at Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz had?
Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz has had 25 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 Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz find?
Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz ever been shut down?
No, Thai Cafe Modern 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.
Has Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Thai Cafe Modern in Lutz operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Nyc Pizza (2015).

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