LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC

Name: LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC
Address: 4502 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33614, US
Rating: 71.9

4502 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33614

License #3918536

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71.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LUIS'S GARDEN GRILLE LLC in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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[33-11-4] Drain plug missing at time of inspection.
[29-34-4] No vacuum breaker on Jose Bibb at time of inspection.
[53B-14-5] No proof of employee training for Tina Rastrinal at time of inspection , expired 9-12-2025

Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on menu missing asterisk with consumer advisory. Discussed with operator.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats in standing freezer next to hand sink with raw meat over ready to eat cheese, manager moved to the correct location.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed ice bucket cracked , and taped with a non food grade tape, manager threw away item
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Hand soap placed in container of hand sanitizer, not labeled, employee labled item
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose in kitchen without vacuum breaker.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets on counter temped at 75f, manager voluntarily discarded item . Observed pot of marinara in walk in cooler over night temperature 9:45 am at 56f
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf above food in serving window, employee removed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink on front counter next to handwashing sink , employee removed.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina Rastrinal training expired 9/12/2025,
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pot of marinara placed in walk in cooler over night at 9:30 pm , temperature taken at 9:45 am at 56f , operator had no temp log for tracking.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] 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.
[10-07-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line cooking without a hair net. Discussed with operator.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plugged with black plastic garbage bag.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler not covered: cut melons, scallops, shrimp.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of sour cream and bucket of raw chicken of floor if Walk in cooler.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured inside dry goods storage room. 3 unsecured tanks next to soda fountain.
[22-41-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[08B-56-4] 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.
[12B-13-4] 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.

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