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FLOR FINA / HOTEL HAYA

1412 E 7 AVENUE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-568-1200

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats297
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918638
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cake and multiple items in walk in cooler. Chef relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at server area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines at server station.
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags in handwash sink at dish area. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags in handwash sink at dish area. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 140 F, high temp
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink near emergency wash station. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk flour in dry storage.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near beverage station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's phone, glasses and deodorant on shelf in prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic bowl in bulk rice.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salsa in reach in cooler operator relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cuban sandwich in walk in cooler. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near beverage station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's phone, glasses and deodorant on shelf in prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic bowl in bulk rice.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For clams.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one valid food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on rice cooker.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with seasonings. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on grill, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 147F, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it is working properly. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 98 F, Pork 124 F. Employee began to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For clams.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one valid food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on rice cooker.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with seasonings. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on grill, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container, operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowls not inverted in dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves with no hand washing, inspector discussed with management about proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened containers of milk and buttermilk milk held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not labeled.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags not kept 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink in kitchen area, corrected, garbage can moved at time of inspection B. Bottles stored in employee hand wash sink next to dish machine.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at kitchen employee hand wash sink not operable, corrected, employee replaced batteries at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee discarded drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler on cooks line, corrected, employee discarded drink during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.