LA BORINQUENA

7607 CAUSEWAY BLVD, TAMPA 33619

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 10/3/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers above three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor near fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor near fryer.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen over pineapple juice on shelf. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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. Potato balls and cooked beef mix. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8329990
2023-10-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/16/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor near three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced cheese and seafood salad. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8308425
2023-08-16
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).