Lucky Tigre in Tampa
1901 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
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.
Last inspected DBPR: March 26, 2026
Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lucky Tigre in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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