LETTUCE EAT

With 5 inspections documented, LETTUCE EAT maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 year ago · 5 reports on file

5405 Cypress Center Drive

Tampa, Florida, 33609

Hillsborough County County

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Visit ID: 8820482

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain by 3 compartment sink at time of inspection.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Visit ID: 8820169

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operators daughter has Certified Food Manager training. No information for training at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Manager doesn't have certified food manager card at time of call back. Manager scheduled ServeSafe test during callback Dorothy Fontenot managerAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

Visit ID: 8722250

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine at time of inspection
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board on lift top reach in. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket during inspection. Operator moved mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operators daughter has Certified Food Manager training. No information for training at time of inspection Warning

Visit ID: 8535086

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread on floor in walk in.
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a mold like substance on fan shroud in walk in cooler.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on front line.

Visit ID: 8387736

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in walk-in light shield was on floor/light uncovered.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage at hand wash sinks.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting board and on top of reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed marinating chicken breast over sliced red onions in walk-in cooler during inspection. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site