Chuys
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Chuys has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Lutz average 80, so Chuys trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line and prep station blocked by cart and trash can. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager unable to pull up employee food safety training completion for all food handlers on computer. Manager was able to find some food handler training cards through Rooties Bar and Grill-Responsible vendors.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy machine dispenser soiled with black debris
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dish and prep hand sinks.
29-11-4
67
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep counter. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in dish machine area Priority: Basic
38-01-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substances buildup in front line Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry while engaging food preparation, manager asked her to remove it Priority: Basic
13-07-4
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish machine area Priority: Basic
36-22-4
74
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by oven ambient temperature 51F Cold holding: cheese mozzarella 48F cook corn 49F cook vegetables 51F manager moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp to 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager put in dish to get cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on far left cook line where toritilla station is was removed to fit station. Observed water line connections in wall when entering kitchen. Discussed putting sink back or updating plan layout and approval from plan review department **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flours in prep area **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table used more than 4 hours ago soiled with buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile has hole above hand wash sink in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut fruits in bar area not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored with gloves in stock area. Chemical was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 51F in walk-in cooler. Employee iced salsa and placed in freezer for quick cool down retemp 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical area. manger labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar area
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom hand washing sink. manager replaced hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside nozzles on frozen drinks machine in bar area. Employee cleaned rinsed and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dishroom Manager discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
67
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by spray bottles. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F at wait station. 75F at sink by dish machine. Manager fixed hand sink at dish machine to 101F. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar.
25-27-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook was cooking chicken. He put on gloves with out washing his hands and make a salad. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese on cooks line 50F, operator put in freezer to cool down, rechecked temperatures at 38F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Wait station. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Repair/replace broken paper towel dispenser in mens restroom.
36-51-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Discussed with cook and he relocated to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses in wait station and plastic pans in prep area. Discussed proper ways to air dry with operator.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice barrels sitting on floor. Operator clean, sanitized and hung barrels. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuys on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuys?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuys.
How does Chuys compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Chuys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Chuys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chuys 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 Chuys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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