Lil Bits New York

16121 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lil Bits New York has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. MFDV license expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Food truck using a sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer observed correct sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat Mac and cheese. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cut vegetables prepped from home 1/2 lbs
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in mini fridge Cold holding: butter 56 f 2nd temp 43 f operator placed in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information employee filled out at time of inspection.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor employees moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lil Bits New York last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lil Bits New York on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lil Bits New York?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lil Bits New York.

How does Lil Bits New York compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lil Bits New York most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lil Bits New York's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lil Bits New York have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lil Bits New York 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 Lil Bits New York inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lil Bits New York is inspected around two times per year on average.