Lilian's Kitchen

912 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Lilian's Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2023. Lilian's Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lilian's Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Owner removed items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.

02C-02-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water n bottom of reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

22-02-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked onions.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm operator added sanitizer

22-42-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Pipe going into ground, unable to determine wastewater location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Establishment currently disposing of liquid waste into large water tank, but does not have means at time of inspection to empty. Provided operator different methods of removing waste in approved locations. **Time Extended**

51-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed plumbing pipes not quick disconnect. Operator states they need tools to disconnect mobile unit. Operator unable to demonstrate quick disconnect at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Pipes require tools to disconnect, operator unable to demonstrate quick disconnect at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

51-06-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over cooked sausage, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection. Provided operator with safe refrigeration storage guide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Pipe going into ground, unable to determine wastewater location. **Warning**

51-22-4

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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. Discussed with operator on printing and having procedure available upon request at establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Unable to determine location where waste water is attached to, establishment has called out to plumber. **Warning**

28-09-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Boxes of bananas stored outside back door to mobile unit. Discussed with operator, operator moved inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed plumbing pipes not quick disconnect. Operator states they need tools to disconnect mobile unit. Operator unable to demonstrate quick disconnect at time of inspection. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wheels missing on mobile unit, food truck held up by wooden blocks. Discussed with operator on maintaining mobility on mobile unit. **Warning**

51-36-1

Mar 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lilian's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lilian's Kitchen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lilian's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lilian's Kitchen.

How does Lilian's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lilian's Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lilian's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lilian's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lilian's Kitchen 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 Lilian's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lilian's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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