Lucky Tigre
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Lucky Tigre stretching back to 2022. Lucky Tigre was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Lucky Tigre on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julie Feliciano, expired on 01/07/2026.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep table in kitchen.
36-34-5
86
Sep 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Inspector advised operator to set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. Corrective action-observed employee set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50F - Cold Holding)in reachin cooler adjacent to pizza oven Corrective action -observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on exterior of dish machine Observed employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reachin cooler door in disrepair on service line adjacent to pizza oven
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of rice and 4 containers of oil stored 9m floor in dry storage room
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on hood system line Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Emailed to operator
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label on prep table Corrected-observe employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored on unwashed onions in walk in cooler .
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 45°, chopped lettuce 44°, inspector had cook place ham and chopped lettuce in walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed dishwasher placing dirty dishes in dish washing machine and returning to cooks line with no hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employees proper hand washing procedures when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons and equipment stored in employee hand wash sink , corrected employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink on cooks line blocked by garbage can , corrected, employee moved garbage can at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef , sliced ham, held over 24 hours in walk in cooler not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank by soda boxes free standing.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on hood suppression nozzle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink on cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers with old debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
29
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink on cooks line blocked by garbage can, corrected, employee removed garbage can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carton of eggs stored in floor in walk in cooler , corrected, employee placed eggs on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs store on hood nozzle
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Tigre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Tigre on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Tigre?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky Tigre.
How does Lucky Tigre compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lucky Tigre most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lucky Tigre's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Tigre have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucky Tigre 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 Lucky Tigre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Tigre is inspected around two times per year on average.
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