Lucky Tigre in Tampa

1901 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Overview

Lucky Tigre in Tampa accumulated 106 violations across 20 inspections between April 2022 and March 2026, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection from April 2022 through July 2023, including failures to exclude sick workers from food handling duties. Hand washing violations were cited in 5 of the first 6 inspections. High-priority violations included improper cooking temperatures, unapproved food sources, shell stock handling failures, and chemical storage violations. Fire safety inspections in January and July 2023 documented portable fire extinguishers missing from designated locations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 identified 4 violations including one intermediate-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
106Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR: March 26, 2026

Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.76 violations / inspection 5.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K-class fire extinguisher stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class fire extinguisher stored on floor in kitchen area,

Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Tigre in Tampa last inspected?
Lucky Tigre in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lucky Tigre in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Lucky Tigre in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Lucky Tigre in Tampa had?
Lucky Tigre in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lucky Tigre in Tampa find?
Lucky Tigre in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lucky Tigre in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Lucky Tigre in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Lucky Tigre in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lucky Tigre in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Lucky Tigre in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Cafe Habana (2023-2023).

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