Lsg Sky Chefs

4500 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Lsg Sky Chefs, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Lsg Sky Chefs' 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP packaging not removed from packaging that needs to be removed from packaging before thawing out, manager discarded item **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand wash sink in prep room next to walk in cooler blocked by food prep cart , employee moved cart to make sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging association expired, Roudelis Rous exp. 12/20/25, Jessica Vazquez exp. 12/20/25 ,Suelene Velez exp. 12/20/25 , David Hernandez exp. 12/20/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in ROP packaging not removed from packaging that needs to be removed from packaging before thawing out, manager discarded item. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the ware washing drying rack next to large triple ink in prep kitchen, manager said they will order new boards **Warning**
14-09-4
61
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large cart in meat prep room. Manager unblocked access to sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in dish pit area. Battery to dispenser died, employee replaced battery during time of inspection allowing paper towels to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 16 pieces of cooked salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging stored in Walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle stored inside Employee handwash sink in Walk in cooler, meat prep room. Employee removed spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in Walk in cooler, meat prep room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 16 pieces of cooked salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging stored in Walk in cooler.
06-09-1
70
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can extra strong whole grain mustard
01B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops stored inside bucked in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket during inspection. Operator moved mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested for 2 minutes at 80 f in cold refrigeration room **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in storage area
29-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: fresh garlic with oil 63 f 2nd temp on counter by oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Embasa a salsa verde 3 cans **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0 ppm in main kitchen. Discussed with operator to remake solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping food in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale. Embasa a salsa verde 3 cans **Warning**
08B-20-4
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in main kitchen both sinks at 93 f tested over 2 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Water at 97 f at hand washing sink by warehouse **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lsg Sky Chefs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lsg Sky Chefs on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lsg Sky Chefs?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lsg Sky Chefs.

How does Lsg Sky Chefs compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lsg Sky Chefs most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lsg Sky Chefs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lsg Sky Chefs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lsg Sky Chefs 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 Lsg Sky Chefs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lsg Sky Chefs is inspected around two times per year on average.