🪰554,782 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

SOUTHERN LUV

8019 CITRUS PARK DR, TAMPA, FL 33624

License #3918557

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Quick take

SOUTHERN LUV in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 14 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on March 26, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 4 minor.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Inspector notes
12
Coverage note
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured, located outside of walk-in freezer.
  • [53B-13-5] 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. Missing for Makayla and Carlos.
  • [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front service and back kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided soap at that time of inspection.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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Community pulse

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SOUTHERN LUV has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

This is where the context matters most — some people will still eat there, others will want cleaner inspections first.

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