LA TERESITA
3248 W COLUMBUS DR, TAMPA, FL 336071851
License #3910617
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Mixed Health Record
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LA TERESITA in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 23, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham 47 F and sliced cheese 48 F stored on counter top at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease at cook lines.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish machine area, food prep area and mens restroom at cafe dining area.
- [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of raw pork rib stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
- [22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On front cook line.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Buy handwash sink at front cook line and by three-compartments sink in main kitchen.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steak and raw eggs stored over cut peppers and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. No warewashing in dish machine at time of inspection. three-compartments sink setup with chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork shanks in walk-in cooler.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sandwich station.
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