LA FOGATA
2311 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, 303, TAMPA 33603
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation from A/C unit on top of the vehicle dripping onto ground, creating water puddles under the mfdv. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed 1 flat tire at front drive side of the mfdv, unable to move from place to place. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Same flat tire observed at time of callback inspection. Employee inflating tire at time of inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 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. Ice scoop stored in melted ice. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting at room temperature Link sausage 49° F Hot dogs 48° F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation from A/C unit on top of the vehicle dripping onto ground, creating water puddles under the mfdv. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor. Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed 1 flat tire at front drive side of the mfdv, unable to move from place to place. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No potable water available to wash hands. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to work with food without wash hands first. Warning
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator delivered potable water and refilled fresh water tank at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with sanitizer. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 51-36-1:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 1 flat tire at front driver side of the mfdv. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with sanitizer. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 28-08-4:High Priority - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Wastewater tank not an integral part of the unit. Wastewater is being drained into the container on ground under the mfdv, observed wastewater spilled onto ground. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 51-36-1:Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 1 flat tire at front driver side of the mfdv. Warning Priority: Basic
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wastewater tank has been removed from the mfdv. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Observed: Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed wastewater on ground under the mfdv. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Employee wrote a consumer advisory and post at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with sanitizer. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).