Brunchies Lutz
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Brunchies Lutz 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs no hand washing to put new gloves on, discussed with operator and he washed hand properly before put gloves on, **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Stained on prep cooler in cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at dish area by dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler by cook line, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above cooke gravy , operator removed the mush to produce shelf
08B-17-4
67
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler at front line soiled and grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Dish washer handling dirty dish dishes without washing hand before handling clean **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell egg without washing hand and touched clean plates **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Diced ham date marked 08/05/25. Over 7 days shelf life **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); pull pork (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (44F - Cold Holding) in front line prep cooler. Operator states items were in cooler over night. No temperature monitoring completed today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); pull pork (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); America sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) chicken salad 45F-cold holding. Raw chicken breast 46F - cold holding diced sausage 44F - cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced ham date marked 08/05 in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fruit fly bar pro strip hang above backdrop in prep area **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee at front counter washed hands in cold water 77F degrees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on and touched clean utensils without washing handout washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler at front line soiled and grooved. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line and operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with waffle maker **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 44F in cook line area
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish shelf wet nesting **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of prep table in the kitchen Jacket on ice machine Sanitizer bucket and cell phone on prep table Operator removed them all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
17
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms not self closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face put gloves on and handled ready to eat food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with owner **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 72F, discussed proper hand washing with owner **Warning**
12A-19-4
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. Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with owner **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server put gloves on on and put toast on plate without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with owner **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by buckets, buckets removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Owner found test kit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Owner found probe thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms not self closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in prep area of kitchen, employee discarded food **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and steam table, knife removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
26
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by kitchen Stop sale : french toast batter-with eggs 61 f 3 lbs cantaloupe 62 f 1 lbs cut melons 62 f 1 lbs yogurt 62 f 1 lbs. held in the cooler overnight that was turned off. Ambient air temperature 62 f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by kitchen Stop sale : French toast batter with eggs 61 f 3 lbs cantaloupe 62 f 1 lbs cut melons 62 f 1 lbs yogurt 62 f 1 lbs. held in the cooler overnight that was turned off. Ambient air temperature 62 f.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by dish machine.
08B-38-4
67
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -Dishwasher gauge and inspector thermometer read 112F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Pans in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. -In prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Server rubbed hands together for 5 seconds before running food Discussed proper hand washing with management **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Medication stored over prep table in prep area Management removed pill bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200ppm, Corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer in prep area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Eggs Benedict -Smoked salmon/Lox Discussion with management on how to address this**Warning** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -Dishwasher gauge and inspector thermometer read 112F **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -In prep area near prep sink Employee removed cloth towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter scoop in 71F water on server line Management removed scoop from standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -2 tongs on cook line Employees removed tongs and properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Pans in dish area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Keys and wallet above reach in cooler cook line -Cellphone above reach in cooler on server alley -Coat and bag on top of waffle mix near double door freezer Employee removed and properly stored items listed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Dishwasher eating in dish area **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Both restrooms are unisex, neither have covered receptacles **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets in dish area Management inverted buckets properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. -Bags of salt stored outside Management moved salt inside and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-74-1
Basic - Water softener container lid is ajar exposing the water supply to contamination. -Management adjusted lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-21-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed Mushrooms held over fruits and cooked meat in walk-in cooler Employee reorganized walk-in properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Sanitizer bucket with bleach stored in prep area over food Employee moved bucket to proper area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Several pans in dish area **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. -In prep area **Warning**
22-08-4
23
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: grits 64 f on cart operator placed in cooler 2nd temp Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.cold holding reach in cooler at far end of cooks line .Butter 1.25 lbs 53 f gravy pork 53 f 1 qt cooked shrimp 1 lbs 53 f cooked chicken 53 f 8oz gaructoil 53 f pooled eggs 53 f 1 gallon roasted red peppers 53 f 16 oz cooked beef 53 f 16 oz andouille 8 oz 53 f cooked turkey 53 f 2lbs cooked ham 53 f 2 lbs egg whites 53 f 2 quarts **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of washing hands once touched ready to eat food. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - 2 Dented cans tomato paste full red see stop sale Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.cold holding reach in cooler at far end of cooks line .Butter 1.25 lbs 53 f gravy pork 53 f 1 qt cooked shrimp 1 lbs 53 f cooked chicken 53 f 8oz gaructoil 53 f 1/2 cup pooled eggs 53 f 1 gallon roasted red peppers 53 f 16 oz cooked beef 53 f 16 oz andouille 8 oz 53 f cooked turkey 53 f 2lbs cooked ham 53 f 2 lbs egg whites 53 f 2 quarts. 1 door on cold holding unit on cooks line no temperature monitoring done today ambient temperature of cooler 51 f operator stated Maintenance is on their way to fix the cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw shelled eggs. Inspector emailed time sheet to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish machine
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In dish machine area. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at 85 f by service line were coffee is made. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of apples on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat sauces and cheese and cook ham in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
35
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon (lox) not identified on menu - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat foods, ham, full pan beef. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with white mold type substance on frame of reach-in cooler at beverage station. Shelves in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brunchies Lutz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brunchies Lutz on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brunchies Lutz?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Brunchies Lutz.
How does Brunchies Lutz compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Brunchies Lutz most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Brunchies Lutz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brunchies Lutz have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brunchies Lutz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brunchies Lutz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brunchies Lutz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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