LA ROCCA
12500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716876
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 large spoons not inverted at prep table wait station. Operator inverted the multiple spoons. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container with a new full container and corrected the sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated the operator.
Inspection Date: 11/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736581
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple pasta containers not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical at prep table. Operator removed the toxic substance to the bottom of shelf next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
Inspection Date: 4/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565315
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener blade rusted at prep table.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over Parmesan cheese at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357592
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed the tong from handle and placed at proper and safe place above on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed brake cleaner at prep table next to oven. Operator removed to the proper and safe place with other chemicals away from food items. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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 the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta not dated at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.