Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa

Last inspected:

4502 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Overview

Luis's Garden Grille has been emergency-closed once, on July 19, 2024, for roach and fly activity. The facility has recorded 19 inspections with 177 total violations since 2016, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, including repeated citations for employee health policy, proper hand and arm washing, management awareness, and shell stock requirements. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Most recent inspections show an escalating pattern: the July 30, 2025 inspection documented 30 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued; the February 17, 2026 inspection documented 33 violations with four high-priority findings and again resulted in a Warning Issued.

Most recent closure: July 19, 2024 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
180Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 9 violations / inspection 9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 13:37:00

Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024043520 $400.00 Jul 19, 2024 Tampa

Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections39 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa last inspected?
Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa last shut down?
Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa was last shut down on July 19, 2024 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa had?
Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa find?
Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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 Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa been fined?
Luis's Garden Grille LLC in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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