Charm City Eats

4450 Pet Lane Ste 107, Lutz, FL 33559

American

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Charm City Eats nine times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Charm City Eats' 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Wash cloth sanitizer measured at 400. Operator remade at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine stored over buns on top of prep area. Operator moved medication. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to fill up sanitizer bucket.

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.shelf under register rusted.

23-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not in possession of last inspection report.

51-18-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area grooved.

14-09-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

May 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charm City Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charm City Eats on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charm City Eats?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charm City Eats.

How does Charm City Eats compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Charm City Eats most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Charm City Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charm City Eats have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Charm City Eats 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 Charm City Eats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charm City Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.

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