BURGER CULTURE LUTZ
North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33613
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).