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LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC

Based on 8 health inspections, LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC in TAMPA has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477373

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured inside dry goods storage room. 3 unsecured tanks next to soda fountain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line cooking without a hair net. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plugged with black plastic garbage bag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: cut melons, scallops, shrimp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: raw fish, Cole slaw, cut melons. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler and kitchen prep tables are soiled. Deli slicer soiled, next to Reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Deli slicer in use during time of inspection. Multiple cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler and kitchen prep tables are soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915441

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured inside dry goods storage room. 3 unsecured tanks next to soda fountain. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line cooking without a hair net. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sour cream and bucket of raw chicken of floor if Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 87F on front line cook. Operator placed utensils into a pot of water on flat top grill during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plugged with black plastic garbage bag. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Located inside front line Reach in freezer. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: cut melons, scallops, shrimp. Warning
  • 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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink until Dish machine is repaired. Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Two bottles of water stored inside ice machine, located in dish pit. Operator removed water bottles and discarded 4 gallons of ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over Ready to eat walnuts in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw shrimp to an approved location during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen pork and beef in front line Reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two bottles of water stored inside ice machine, located in dish pit. Operator removed water bottles and discarded 4 gallons of ice. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler and kitchen prep tables are soiled. Deli slicer soiled, next to Reach in freezer. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping towel stored in Employee handwash sink adjacent to soda fountain. Spoon stored in Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8835856

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust built-up inside ice machine in kitchen area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table inside kitchen next to microwave. Operator removed personal drink from prep table during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine. Operator removed cracked container during. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated pickle bucket 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets and on inside frame of Walk in cooler.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cooked pasta stored beneath unwashed broccoli in Walk in cooler. Operator moved cooked pasta to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar adjacent to Dish machine. Operator labeled sugar bin during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid bandaid on shelf for bag-in-box soda syrups. Operator removed liquid bandaid during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Fancy Tomato Ketchup inside dry food storage area. Operator segregated dented can during time of inspection.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 single shell eggs cracked inside Walk in cooler. Operator disposed of cracked shell eggs during time of inspection
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink on front service line. Rubber spatula stored inside Employee handwash sink next to Dish machine. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and rubber from Employee handwash sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834155

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834090

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. An education packet with choking poster will be emailed to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Single service containers for Chicken stock stored in ketchup container. Salt, pepper, water, and oil stored in reused syrup squeeze bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butter 75F taken out to dining room at 9:50 am. Employee moved butter into Walk in cooler at 11:00am. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Sour cream 38F, milk 41F, single serve butter 61F. Operator moved butter into freezer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and poached egg not identified on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Employees began marking menus **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755188

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of front cook line beneath oven. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 5 dead roaches in dry storage closet. 2 dead roaches on floor of office by back kitchen area. 3 dead roaches on floor of service station beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside service line cabinet with sugar packet bins. 1 dead roach inside Avier brand coffee box. 1 dead roach on floor in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of smoked pit ham in Walk in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar in sugar bin, adjacent to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. An education packet with choking poster will be emailed to operator. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed lid Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap beneath back kitchen exit screen door Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Single service containers for Chicken stock stored in ketchup container. Salt, pepper, water, and oil stored in reused syrup squeeze bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed parsley and other Ready to eat produced stored with and below unwashed peppers and carrots in Walk in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly on wall adjacent to restrooms. 2 live spiders in corner of side dining area adjacent to restrooms. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cracked raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat in cook line Reach in cooler. Rearranged. Raw frozen chicken stored above frozen breakfast sausages in Reach in freezer at front line cook area. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed chicken during time of inspection. Discussed with operator the importance of properly storing raw with raw and raw over Ready to eat. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roach on floor on cook line behind stove. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butter 75F taken out to dining room at 9:50 am. Employee moved butter into Walk in cooler at 11:00am. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on Reach in cooler at front line cook. Operator moved hand sanitizer to another location. Discussed proper storage of toxic substance with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with old debris. Employee cleaned deli slicer during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in Employee handwash sink adjacent to Dish machine. Operator removed spatula during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and poached egg not identified on menu. Warning
  • 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 during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath three compartment sink. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line cook area. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465791

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By kitchen door entrance
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink sitting next to restaurants tea pitchers. Server station.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by the Dishwasher
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored by meat slicer by glass refrigerator.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled utensils and than grabbed a clean knife to place under a plate of pancakes for service. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid egg batter over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on main cooks line
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 50-100 ppm manager remade to 100 ppm 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Missing for one employee Repeat Violation
  • 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. Missing for 1 employee.
  • 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. Cook noodles walk in cooler not dated.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366759

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer raw beef in bucket operator removed from floor Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket the sanitizer Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: grits 120 f gravy 120 f chicken soup 120 f all reheated to 165 f Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sever washed in three compartment sink.
  • 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. Sent to operator operator showed forum to inspector. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine operator restocked paper towels 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. Provided for management to sign and multiple employees observed manager and few employees sign next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**