LUCKY DILL

Name: LUCKY DILL
Address: 33180 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, US
Rating: 73.5

33180 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

License #6213912

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73.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LUCKY DILL in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 44 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 41 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can tuna dented on seam. Items discarded.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked wings, brisket.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potatoes 127f, mashed potatoes 121f, all items put back on stove for reheat.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in alley.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Slide lid for ice machine broken.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakery cooler. Cardboard removed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepherds pie mix 44f, moved to the lower part of the cooler.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 15lbs of tomatoes
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food. Employee removed jewelry.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food next to restaurant food in cooler across from salad bar and Coolers in pastry areas.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler has shelves that are rusted and soiled.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth in use on cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer in pastry prep area soiled with dust and debris, cutting board soiled on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of oven and top of dishwashers soiled
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed phone and cleaned and sanitized area.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 7lbs of lemon pie filling 7lbs of apple sauce.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution on cook line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator replaced soap.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee Washed hands in cold water 78F
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in coolers soiled with rust. Vents soiled throughout kitchen
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employees washing hands for less than 10 seconds
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved can.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on salad station prepping food drinking from open water cup.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors throughout kitchen prep area, ware washing area and cook line
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food no beard guard.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen has accumulation of debris
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in cooler across salad station and in coolers in pastry prep area. Operator moved drinks.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls near back exit and coolers rusted and in disrepair.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in ware washing area by dish machine. Operator dried area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7lbs of lemon pie filling 7lbs of apple sauce.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line using phone while cooking food. Was touching utensils to cook food with out changing gloves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3lbs of butter left overnight temped at 75F

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Mixed Health Record

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