Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar stretching back to 2022. Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Manager added sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line main kitchen
29-49-6
90
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw salmon rop thawing in reach in cooler
01B-03-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Salmon 4 pieces
03G-04-5
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by ovens on right side of the kitchen Cold holding: hard boiled eggs 51 f blue cheese 44 f cut lettuce 48 f cheese cake 48 f ambient air temperature 46 f foods held less than 4 hours cooks moved foods to walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink to clean knife **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Unit still under repairs, using 3 compartment sunk until repairs are complete **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on clean rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on clean rack **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
64
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator remodeled bar and did not submit plans, removed 3 compartment sink and installed dish machine **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink at bar operator removed strainer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by baking pan. Chef removed baking pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Chef removed tongs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 83F. Chef heated water to 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in show kitchen area.
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar.
How does Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar 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 Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Main Kitchen/Lilac & Lobby Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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