Walgreens # in Lutz

Last inspected:

18511 N Us Highway 41, Lutz, FL 33549

Part of: Walgreens Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Walgreens #13824 in Lutz had 4 inspections on record between March 2023 and August 2025. The facility received 6 total violations across those inspections, with no stop-sale orders issued. A sanitation inspection in August 2025 cited a missing probe thermometer in the retail area, though no temperature violations were observed during inspection and the violation was corrected on site. A focused inspection following Hurricane Milton in October 2024 found no violations. The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025 was completed with met sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Walgreens # in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOESEPH GERGESS

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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. No temperature violations observed during inspection.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area: Heavy ice buildup in glass door freezer.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs and Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside Area: Litter on ground surrounding trash compactor. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Mop Sink Area: Wet mop not hung to dry. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside Area: Unused shelving and equipment behind building. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . JOE BOUND, PERSON IN CHARGE SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Walgreens # in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walgreens # in Lutz last inspected?
Walgreens # 13824 in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 26, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Walgreens # in Lutz had?
Walgreens # 13824 in Lutz has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walgreens # in Lutz find?
Walgreens # 13824 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 26, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Walgreens # in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Walgreens # 13824 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Walgreens # in Lutz?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walgreens # 13824 in Lutz are: 5-501.11: Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115; 6-501.16: After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16; 6-501.11: Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114.

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