Lettuce Eat

405 N Reo St, Tampa, FL 33609
American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2022
39
Score
High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lettuce Eat. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2022. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Lettuce Eat's record stops at Oct 31, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 10 violations.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Lettuce Eat's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 47 Placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dorothy Fontenot **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Epsom salt **Warning**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
14-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
39
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lettuce Eat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lettuce Eat on file is from Oct 31, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lettuce Eat?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lettuce Eat.

How does Lettuce Eat compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lettuce Eat most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lettuce Eat's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lettuce Eat have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lettuce Eat 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.