Lc Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Lc Cajun Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Lc Cajun Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with attach hose missing vacuum breaker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing personal items stored with food items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind cooking equipment and around kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water handle leaking at mop sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Hot water handle leaking at mop sink . **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed surface cleaner being used for ware washing **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over dumpling wraps and French fries, the operator moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in fire alarm above prep table by chemicals 1 live roach in shelf bracket above prep table to the left of mop sink 1 live roach in corner behind co2 tanks next to entry door . 1 dead roach in reach in cooler across from fryers on the top right of cooler door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with attach hose missing vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Employees washing cutting boards and clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves , manager had employee wash hands . Employee handled raw food with gloves did not wash hands before changing gloves, I asked employee to wash hands and he did. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sanitizer test strips a triple sink . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed towels at hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager placed soap at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse knife and cutting board in 3-compartment sink, but did not sanitize knife or cutting board at time of inspection due to lack of proper sanitizer. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing personal items stored with food items **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler across from fryers on the top right of cooler door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water handle leaking at mop sink . **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind cooking equipment and around kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
26
Apr 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the food preparation sink. Observed employee utilizing prep sink in back kitchen area for mop bucket and mop. Discussed with employee and operator clean and sanitize prep sink and to use mop sink only when utilizing the mop bucket for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for three compartment sink or sanitize buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of fry oil stored on floor on front line cook. Operator relocated oils to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on sugar bin. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under electrical panel. 7 dead roaches under shelf by walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches under prep table. 20 dead roaches under by wall next to mop sink. 20 dead roaches on top of electrical panel. 7 dead roaches under cooks line. 13 dead roaches under dry storage shelf. Approximately 10 dead roaches under three compartment sink and soda boxes. 1 dead roach in rice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-25: 1 dead roach under hand washing sink. 2 dead roaches under electrical panel. 1 dead roach on electrical panel. 1 dead roach on wall by mop sink. 1 dead roach behind grill 1 dead roach on floor. Cooks line. 1 dead roach behind rice maker stove area 1 dead on wall back kitchen entrance. 1 dead roach on dry dish self storage. operator removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-25: 2 dead roaches on cooks line. Operator removed and sanitized area. 2 live roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: 1 live roach on electrical panel. Operator killed and removed and sanitized area at time of call back. 1 dead roach under service counter. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: 2 dead roaches on floor at kitchen. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. No live roach observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
86
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead roach in 20 lbs rice bin. Operator removed rice from bin. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under electric panel. 1 live roach under shelf by walk in cooler. 2 roaches live under prep sink. 5 live roaches behind wall by mop sink. 1 roach live in mop sink. 3 live roaches on top of electrical panel by mop sink. 3 live roaches under cooks line. 1 live roach on outside of rice bin. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using a chlorine not for food contact surfaces. Discussed with operator to have correct food contact surfaces sanitizer for next call back inspection. **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under electrical panel. 7 dead roaches under shelf by walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches under prep table. 20 dead roaches under by wall next to mop sink. 20 dead roaches on top of electrical panel. 7 dead roaches under cooks line. 13 dead roaches under dry storage shelf. Approximately 10 dead roaches under three compartment sink and soda boxes. 1 dead roach in rice bin. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink service line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under three compartment sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored over Gatorades and ice tea in walk-in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grilled chicken, fried chicken and cooked potato in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. 1 employee.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front service counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grilled chicken and egg rolls in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lc Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lc Cajun Grill on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lc Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lc Cajun Grill.
How does Lc Cajun Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lc Cajun Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lc Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lc Cajun Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lc Cajun Grill 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 Lc Cajun Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lc Cajun Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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