Mdp Liquor 20

17667 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, Mdp Liquor 20 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dog sausage store with raw beef in same container in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded hot dog voluntarily **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee no hand wash before put gloves on to start work , discussed with operator and he washed hand properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for Dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce prepared over 24 hours in walk in cooler no date mark
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables above cooked chili
08B-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs on hand sink in bar
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed education packet to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: No employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.no employees - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Bartenders have no proof of training **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle case bucket on floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Milk, onions on floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across flat top grill butter 48f employee moved to bottom of the cooler. 43 f 2nd temp Reach in cooler door under flattop grill ambient 52 f raw chicken 46 f cook pasta 47 f raw shrimp 44 f employee moved all product to reach in freezer all foods to 43 f Cooler will not be in use until fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for manager and posted on wall **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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 - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.no employees
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle case bucket on floor
08B-38-4
55
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mdp Liquor 20 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mdp Liquor 20 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mdp Liquor 20 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Mdp Liquor 20 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Mdp Liquor 20's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mdp Liquor 20 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mdp Liquor 20 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.