Lutz, Hillsborough County

BLACK SHEEP AMERICAN PUB

18450 US 41, Lutz, FL 33549

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 14, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24576040

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread in walk in cooler , operator removed eggs to bottom shelf

22-02-4

Detail 24576037

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen

02C-02-5

Detail 24576038

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened blur cheese bag no date mark more than 24 hours in walk in cooler , operator marked date correctly

14-11-5

Detail 24576041

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer by kitchen door lid broken and gasket not sealed properly

36-73-4

Detail 24576036

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under equipments in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24576039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 24576035

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice bin in bar not covered or any kind of protection from exposure to ceiling fan and vent.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24292392

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 24292393

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24289813

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); corn salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (46F - Cold Holding) tested at 2:35pm. Operator stated that all items in there from 12:00pm. Operator removed them to walk in cooler cool off quickly. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24289815

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Warning

36-03-4

Detail 24289812

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under hand sink in kitchen Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24289814

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Empty drink on prep table. Operator discarded it Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23832855

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over container of pizza sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23832858

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in dish area. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23832862

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking glass used to scoop bulk sugar at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23832857

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor by wait station hand sink. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23832856

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23832859

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils in water at steam warmer at 128F. Operator turned up heat and covered the steam well to retain heat. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 23832860

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over unopened milk jugs in walk in cooler. Operator moved milk Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 23832861

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked plastic containers on clean dish shelf.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-03-5

Detail 23464982

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package

03A-02-5

Detail 23464979

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23464973

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled

53B-01-5

Detail 23464984

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. Manager unable to locate all certificates

53B-13-5

Detail 23464977

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 23464978

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

06-09-1

Detail 23464972

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. Raw salmon in cooler on cook line not removed from packaging prior to thaw as indicated on package, manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23464974

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 23464985

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler lids in disrepair on cook line Torn cooler gaskets

10-07-4

Detail 23464980

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 126F water at steam table

22-08-4

Detail 23464983

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven

23-03-4

Detail 23464976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled

22-16-4

Detail 23464981

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler for glasses at bar

08B-63-4

Detail 23464975

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured with fence door left open, manager secured fence Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23464971

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22795730

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener.

31B-02-4

Detail 22795732

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in dish washing area, manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22795731

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior top area.

16-21-4

Detail 22795733

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 22536097

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 22536101

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink behind bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22536099

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like growth on plastic interior guard and upper portion of ice machine -mold like growth on soda lines in ice bin behind bar

36-32-5

Detail 22536102

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Celling tile in kitchen above three compartment sink damaged

06-09-1

Detail 22536096

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. Salmon on cooks line not opened before thawing Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22536095

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -salad prep reach in cooler lift top panels not full attached, gaskets damaged

36-73-4

Detail 22536098

Basic - Floor in kitchen, behind bar under equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22536103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of cook line and prep area reach in coolers soiled

14-33-4

Detail 22536100

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-44-1

Detail 22536094

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on rack above condiments. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22536104

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22038755

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. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22038757

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by trash can. Inspector moved trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22038750

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. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22038753

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22038752

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.

36-73-4

Detail 22038751

Basic - Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris by dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22038754

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickle juice on floor in beer cooler. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22038756

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in storage area behind beer cooler. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21679591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk 52F on ice by fryers. Manager put on ice and moved to walk in cooler to chill. Recheck 49FCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21679592

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. Provided clean up procedure to manager.

22-02-4

Detail 21679590

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21679588

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink by dish machine. Strainer in sink at end of cook line. Manager removed both items to make accessible. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21679589

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. Provided manager with employee health agreement.

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21108632

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Operator has SafeStaff books states they were delivered today. Operator has not trained staff. Approximately 7 employee over 60 days. Admin Complaint

36-03-4

Detail 21108633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked tiles in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 20949006

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20949007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked tiles in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20949005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20949008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and prep tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-07-4

Detail 20940090

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Shredded cheddar cheese Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20940092

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved or iced down all Time Temprature Control for Safety items Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20940091

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, inside oven soiled. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20940093

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

22-20-5

Detail 20940095

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20940094

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked tiles in kitchen Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20940098

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20940096

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 Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20940097

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and prep tables Warning

Aug 3, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.