Southern Luv
8019 Citrus Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33624 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918557
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over a jar of maraschino cherries and unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Sheet pans stored inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed all pans at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate food manager certification.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate state approved employee training.
Basic3
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
No light available inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Two unsecure tanks next to walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.