Kinkas Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Kinkas Bakery Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Lutz facility scores 80, putting Kinkas Bakery Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket on prep table in front of counter, operator removed it to bottom shelf
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched trash can no hand wash to start food preparation, discussed with operator and she washed hand properly and changed gloves
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above potato in vertical reach in cooler on right. Operator removed pork to bottom shelf
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs in kitchen room temperature time marked but no written plan. Operator write process properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table in kitchen, operator removed them to employee's locker **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager asked him to put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemon above cooked pork in reach in cooler, operator restored it properly
08B-17-4
50
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs in kitchen are at 4 hours time control and time marked correctly but no written procedures. Emailed time as public health control written form of DBPR. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep counter in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of shelf with single serving containers, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored over pastry in reach in cooler in kitchen,Operator removed produce to proper location **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in restroom located in the dining room. Operator placed sign in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discussed with employees, employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. above 150-400ppm quaternary discussed with management to add water to the sink to reduce the sanitizer until it can get fixed.
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in sandwich cooler Cold holding: cut ham 57 f above rim not in use employee moved to bottom of cooler **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 150-400ppm quaternary
41-18-4
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/ 9 employees no food manager present
53A-05-6
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 1 employee employee signed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 management employee washed hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cheese bacon milk reach in cooler by kitchen entrance Raw chicken over ready to eat ham reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwich cooler Cold holding: ham 60 f 2nd temp 43 f employee placed in freezer Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance milk 44 f cheese 45 f butter 45 f manger turned down the cooler 2nd temp 45 f and 44 f **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 3 employees
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over sauce bottles and heavy creamer. Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kinkas Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kinkas Bakery Cafe on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kinkas Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kinkas Bakery Cafe.
How does Kinkas Bakery Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Kinkas Bakery Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Kinkas Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kinkas Bakery Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kinkas Bakery Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kinkas Bakery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kinkas Bakery Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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