LPCX CAFE
6204 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).