BLACK SHEEP AMERICAN PUB

Based on 6 health inspections, BLACK SHEEP AMERICAN PUB in LUTZ has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

US 41
Florida, 33549
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/9/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13608980

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10874034

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Empty drink on prep table. Operator discarded it Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); corn salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (46F - Cold Holding) tested at 2:35pm. Operator stated that all items in there from 12:00pm. Operator removed them to walk in cooler cool off quickly. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Warning

6/19/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10756853

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking glass used to scoop bulk sugar at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor by wait station hand sink. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils in water at steam warmer at 128F. Operator turned up heat and covered the steam well to retain heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over unopened milk jugs in walk in cooler. Operator moved milk Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over container of pizza sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in dish area. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8774701

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package, manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler lids in disrepair on cook line Torn cooler gaskets
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 126F water at steam table
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler for glasses at bar
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured with fence door left open, manager secured fence Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate all certificates
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

4/11/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8582423

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior top area.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in dish washing area, manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

12/28/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8373803

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like growth on plastic interior guard and upper portion of ice machine -mold like growth on soda lines in ice bin behind bar
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Celling tile in kitchen above three compartment sink damaged
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon on cooks line not opened before thawing Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -salad prep reach in cooler lift top panels not full attached, gaskets damaged
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor in kitchen, behind bar under equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of cook line and prep area reach in coolers soiled
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on rack above condiments. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink behind bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site