DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHUYS

CHUYS in LUTZ has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

25750 SIERRA CENTER BLVD LOT G6

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/6/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13585678

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy machine dispenser soiled with black debris
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dish and prep hand sinks.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line and prep station blocked by cart and trash can. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.
  • 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. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.

2/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13634833

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry while engaging food preparation, manager asked her to remove it Priority: Basic
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish machine area Priority: Basic
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep counter. Priority: Intermediate
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in dish machine area Priority: Basic
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substances buildup in front line Priority: Basic

12/1/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10935827

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by oven ambient temperature 51F Cold holding: cheese mozzarella 48F cook corn 49F cook vegetables 51F manager moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp to 43F Corrected On-Site

6/2/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10844650

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/21/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10759655

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust buildup. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flours in prep area Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager put in dish to get cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on far left cook line where toritilla station is was removed to fit station. Observed water line connections in wall when entering kitchen. Discussed putting sink back or updating plan layout and approval from plan review department Warning

1/14/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8739021

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile has hole above hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut fruits in bar area not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table used more than 4 hours ago soiled with buildup.

4/16/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8577230

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom hand washing sink. manager replaced hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside nozzles on frozen drinks machine in bar area. Employee cleaned rinsed and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dishroom Manager discarded towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 51F in walk-in cooler. Employee iced salsa and placed in freezer for quick cool down retemp 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored with gloves in stock area. Chemical was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar area
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical area. manger labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

12/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8360343

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheese 47 operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beans 130 f employee moved to steamer 2nd temp 165 f Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook wraps chicken covered with lining. Employee removed Corrected On-Site