Revelations Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Revelations Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lutz restaurant scores 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs in reach in cooler by cooking stove (47F - Cold Holding); (47F). Operate put it in walk in freezer to cool down second temperature tested it as 39F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Pool eggs in cooler by cooking stove 45. Operator put it in walk in cooler cool down **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Run dish machine few times and temperature tested from 148F-156F in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Tested two times, temperature was 153F **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Wrong thermometer **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. oven interior soiled and food debris on bottom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
58
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato wedges cooked holding outside oven (78F - Hot Holding), operator stated it cooked 2 hours ago and items sold out during inspection. Time is public health control method recommended **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs in reach in cooler by cooking stove (47F - Cold Holding); (47F). Operate put it in walk in freezer to cool down second temperature tested it as 39F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Run dish machine few times and temperature tested from 148F-156F in bar area **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitary bucket on top of prep table, manager removed it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. oven interior soiled and food debris on bottom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for triple sink and sanitizer bucket **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Protein bombs packed no packing date and address in self service cooler **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in use on top of griddle table in standing water container temperature 79F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave him one and he put it on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above coconut flakes in dry dry storage shelf, manager removed it and restored it walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
29
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee bussed table and put in gloves to work with vegetables and did not wash hands.
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
22-08-4
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes used for making smoothies are not being sanitized observed soap and water then placed to dry. employees moved dishes to high temp dish washing to sanitize.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Front counter employee discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
12A-17-4
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat eggs reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Hi temp machine running at 117 f discussed with employee to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook rice portion into ziplock bags during cooling process employe took rice out of bags and replaced on sheet tray **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for manager. Manager posted on wall **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf by restaurant food walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Revelations Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Revelations Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Revelations Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Revelations Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Revelations Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Revelations Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Revelations Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Revelations Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Revelations Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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