The Living Room at Wiregrass
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited The Living Room at Wiregrass 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Wesley Chapel restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Miso salmon served medium but has no indication of it being served undercooked on menu. Manager placed asterisks next to consumer advisory then placed asterisks next to salmon on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks behind bar had strainers and dishes within them . Manager took out dishes and strainers. We discussed only using hand washing sinks for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards on cookline have cut marks that are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in very back kitchen prep area. Employees moved all beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks above prep table across from cookline entrance. Employee keys on clean dish rack on cookline. Employee phone on prep table in back kitchen next to ice machine. All items moved by employees. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver bowls and pans on storage rack across from dish washer not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dish storage rack across dish washing machine. Discussed removing labels before containers go through dishwasher.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oranges, limes, lemons in 2nd walk in cooler behind dish machine area stored not covered with beer boxes stored above it. Employee moved into container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large flour, sugar and panko containers in back kitchen prep area not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles being used as scoops in the bulk dry storage bins.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in between the water softener equipment in the back kitchen area. Manager had an employee remove clean and sanitize the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers with flour, sugar and bread crumbs with no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floors being soiled in between the cooking equipment on the cook line.
36-10-4
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain observed at hand sink next to linens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Hand wash sink near front cook line still draining slow. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
95
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 120) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Dish machine not hot water sanitizing. Using machine to wash and rinse and 3 compartment to sanitize. Quaternary sanitizer 100ppm. **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed loose door handle on steam box, next to reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Operator said the door handle was ordered. Just waiting for arrival. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in service station unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Not fixed. In process. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain observed at hand sink next to linens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Hand wash sink near front cook line still draining slow. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored in hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used to bulk sugar Corrected- observed employee remove and label bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on floor on cookline
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several stored on prep tables through kitchen
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on back prep table next to back door
02D-01-5
67
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Operator stated the document is electronically signed during onboarding by employees. Operator will keep copies at the establishment moving forward. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jul 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Living Room at Wiregrass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Living Room at Wiregrass on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Living Room at Wiregrass?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Living Room at Wiregrass.
How does The Living Room at Wiregrass compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
The Living Room at Wiregrass most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has The Living Room at Wiregrass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Living Room at Wiregrass have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Living Room at Wiregrass 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 The Living Room at Wiregrass inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Living Room at Wiregrass is inspected around three times per year on average.
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