LA CREPERIA CAFE

East 7th Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Ybor City
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818585

  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **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 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in handwash sink at bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Metal sponge in handwash sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895319

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine. Warning
  • 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. 0 ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in handwash sink at bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894906

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777100

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses and phone on shelf with clean dishes over reach in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of metal scoop in bulk sugar container. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pot in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 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. Sausage and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8643689

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537458

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Mug on top of shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536966

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of metal reach-in-cooler nearest to stove - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at three compartment sink, behind grill and reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **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. Spinach, beef and multiple items in reach in cooler near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375611

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler next to slicer. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of metal reach-in-cooler nearest to stove
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at three compartment sink, behind grill and reach in cooler.
  • 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. 0 ppm.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage area.
  • 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. Spinach, beef and multiple items in reach in cooler near dish machine.