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LA CABANA RESTAURANT

5302 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33603

License #3917299

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️
60.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection
August 24, 2026 · 14 findings · 3 critical
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The latest inspection on August 24, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Both employee restroom in back area and womens room for customers are missing covered trash can.
  • [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager called waste company and requested a drain plug be installed. They said it will be done in 3 days.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs sitting on counter at 67 F. Not using time as public health. Eggs were moved to walk in cooler.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on lower shelf in kitchen. Employee phone on shelf over prep area in kitchen.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop bucket.
  • [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. hand wash sink in kitchen by cooking area. Discussed with employee the importance of removing gloves than washing hands.
  • [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soap and rinsing but no sanitizer step before placing on rack to dry. Discussed with manager proper wash,rinse,sanitize steps.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks in warewashing area had no paper towels and sinks in bar area had no paper towels.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sinks in bar area.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by warewashing area had a spray bottle in it. Hand wash sink in kitchen had buckets in it. Hand wash sink in bar area had soda cans and other items in it.
  • [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Large containers of rice and beans in kitchen had submerged handles
  • [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked corn cakes ready to eat in walk in cooler. Manager had employee move tomatoes to lower shelf.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler in kitchen
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