DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LPCX CAFE

6204 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859962

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use hand sink in front kitchen area to rinse out rag.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862339

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual containers of carrot cakes in self service glass reach-in-cooler in dining area not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859597

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance, tree leaves, small tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine located outside with overhead protection landing on inside lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual containers of carrot cakes in self service glass reach-in-cooler in dining area not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink cold and hot water faucet are not connected to operate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Using 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline Cooked potatoes 49 F; sliced meats 49 F; Sliced tomatoes 51 F; Shredded cheese 52 F; Beef empanadas 48 F; operators placing ice on potentially hazardous foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: See stop sale reach-in-cooler across from stove. Cooked plantains 52 F 1/2 lbs Cut leafy greens 55 F 3 lb Cooked arepas 53 F 3 lbs Raw shelled eggs 72 F ambient temperature 40 eggs Shredded cheese 69 F2 lbs Sausage 59 F 1 lb Cut hotdogs 58 F2 lb Diced cooked potatoes 62 F 3 lbs Raw beef 59 F 2 lbs Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling sani bucket with water at hand sink near swinging door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729165

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance, tree leaves, small tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine located outside with overhead protection landing on inside lid. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep reach-in-cooler near swinging doors Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of green tomatoes on floor on cooksline Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in large ice machine located outside. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on stove handles on cooksline Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual containers of carrot cakes in self service glass reach-in-cooler in dining area not labeled Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink cold and hot water faucet are not connected to operate Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 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
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced deli meats in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline Cooked potatoes 49 F; sliced meats 49 F; Sliced tomatoes 51 F; Shredded cheese 52 F; Beef empanadas 48 F; operators placing ice on potentially hazardous foods. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed operator filling sani bucket with water at hand sink near swinging door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504926

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Over large seasoning containers
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large seasoning containers yellow, brown, white and green colored. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw pork stored over potatoes in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand sink near prep table to rinse utensils. Food containers stored on hand sink near prep table
  • 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. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351199

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large container of food stored in floor near front kitchen service area
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical bottles stored on rack over containers of seasonings in front kitchen service area.
  • 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.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bare walk-in-cooler
  • 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.
  • 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. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler