DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA CAMAGUEYANA

Food safety records indicate LA CAMAGUEYANA in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871805

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Reach in cooler. Soda Reach in cooler thermometer is broken.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service utensils stored in floor.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked bacon stored in shopping bag in Reach in cooler.
  • 12A-01-4:Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee used antiseptic on gloved hands after placing trash bag in trash can. Discussed with employee. Employee discarded gloved and washed hands during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler is soiled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located on top of three compartment sink. Employee labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763695

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8 Preprepped cheese pizzas 61F. Employee placed all pizzas into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. Pizzas were baked and sold prior to inspection completion. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no manager present.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Stored at three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760866

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758592

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: 0 dead roaches inside 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: 1 live roach inside electrical box. 1 live roach inside 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated roaches cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8708329

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container used as a scoop for ham in Reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between Employee handwash sink and wall. Employee removed knives from wall during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands and preparing food. Discussed with employee to always wash hands before wearing gloves.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash a pizza cutter and equipment cover but not sanitize. Discussed with employees that all food-contact surfaces and equipment must be sanitized after washing.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bag. Discussed with employee not to store food in direct contact with non-food grade safe bags.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink.
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on shelf above Employee handwash sink. Roach excrement observed inside 3 ring binder.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing gloved hands in three compartment sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink filled with insert covers and a cutting board. Employees removed items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330387

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup missing handle in ice in freezer. Explained to operator importance of using a scoop with a handle and keeping handle out of product
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground sausage stored over pre cooked spaghetti. Operator changed levels during inspection Corrected On-Site