BURGER CULTURE LUTZ
North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33613
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the cooking equipment. Observed build up on the floor by the three compartment sink.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed a license that expired on 02/01/25. Manager stated that it is updated but they couldn't show any proof. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager couldn't show proof of certification. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last years permit present on window Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cuts on the flip top unit on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not being shielded in the mobile unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the storage shelf next to the flip top unit. Observed grease build up around the fryer. Observed grease build up on the hood system above the grill. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last years permit present on window Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cuts on the flip top unit on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep table near three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not being shielded in the mobile unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the storage shelf next to the flip top unit. Observed grease build up around the fryer. Observed grease build up on the hood system above the grill. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the portable water tank laying on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Observed an expired management certification for Ashley Crone taken on 04/01/19 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 failed to provide proof of training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last years permit present on window Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cuts on the flip top unit on the cook line. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed roach wings on the floor by the wall straight across the restroom. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep table near three compartment sink Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of frying oil being stored on the floor in the unapproved commissary. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not being shielded in the mobile unit. Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the storage shelf next to the flip top unit. Observed grease build up around the fryer. Observed grease build up on the hood system above the grill. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the portable water tank laying on the floor Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of single service items being stored on the floor in the unapproved commissary. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top shelf above prep table. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV operating with no running water. Manager stated that the pump is no longer working on the unit. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed Two rodent droppings by the wall in front of the restrooms. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese temping at 45F. Manager stated that he just placed it into the cooler. Re-temped sliced cheese about 30 minutes later at 37F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Observed an expired management certification for Ashley Crone taken on 04/01/19 Warning
- 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 failed to provide proof of training for employees. Warning
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Building adjacent to MFDV being used to store cooked Mac and cheese ground beef, and tomatoes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager handling credit card with gloves on. Manager failed to wash hands and change gloves prior to using utensils for cooking food.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 56 F. Manager states beef was brought over from another location two hours prior to inspection. Tomatoes 52F. Manager discarded.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lids in handwashing sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Running water stopped during inspection. Pump not working. Water stopped during hand washing, Operator unable to repair pump at this time. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature macaroni and cheese 47F cold holding. Sauteed Mushrooms. 50F cold holding. over 8 hrs. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler (make table) macaroni and cheese 47F cold holding. Sauteed Mushrooms. 50F cold holding. Observed Tomatoes cut (54F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheeses (57F - Cold Holding), raw beef 52 F Stand up reach in cooler: cut lettuce 54F. items: Tomatoes cut (54F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheeses (57F - Cold Holding), raw beef 52 F Stand up reach in cooler: cut lettuce 54F. Approximately one hour, operator placed in chest freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 3 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).