LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILL
11566 SW VILLAGE PARKWAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Reran and primed. Found at 0 ppm. Utensils stored inside. Operator will call to get serviced and set up three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Dish machine not being used. Ran 3x and primed and dish machine is reading 25 ppm. Please continue to use three compartment sink until test strip reads 50 -100 ppm. Inspector will review next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days. Educated Person in Charge. Person in charge informed staff. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee bathrooms.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk olives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter sink.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Reran and primed. Found at 0 ppm. Utensils stored inside. Operator will call to get serviced and set up three compartment sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seafood over cooked pasta and raw pork over cooked tripe found in cold make table. Raw chicken over precooked open bag of potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days. Educated Person in Charge. Person in charge informed staff.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink. Informed staff.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter sink.
- 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. M.D and L.D.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tripe cooked made 3 days ago. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil near reach in cooler. Bulk olives found on floor in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Operator to print out.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3-door cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated and employee stored mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Staff translated to employee on cooks line to remove gloves and wash hands every time raw eggs are cracked. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw pork and beef stored over with potatoes. Reminded staff of following cooking temperatures. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed copy. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to rinse out linen cloth. Staff member translated to employee to only use handwashing sink to wash hands.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 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. F.H.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato and chicken soup made 2 days ago. Employee is throwing away soup and is placing a dare mark on potato soup. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cod fish at cook reach in. Informed employee. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under 3 compartment sink
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. bag in a box Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak above potatoes Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).