LA CAMAGUEYANA
3710 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-377-9282
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025007796 | Jan 13, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked bacon stored in shopping bag in Reach in cooler.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee used antiseptic on gloved hands after placing trash bag in trash can. Discussed with employee. Employee discarded gloved and washed hands during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located on top of three compartment sink. Employee labeled during time of inspection.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Reach in cooler. Soda Reach in cooler thermometer is broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service utensils stored in floor.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8 Preprepped cheese pizzas 61F. Employee placed all pizzas into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. Pizzas were baked and sold prior to inspection completion.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no manager present.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Stored at three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed.
Jan 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink.
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands and preparing food. Discussed with employee to always wash hands before wearing gloves.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash a pizza cutter and equipment cover but not sanitize. Discussed with employees that all food-contact surfaces and equipment must be sanitized after washing.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bag. Discussed with employee not to store food in direct contact with non-food grade safe bags.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on shelf above Employee handwash sink. Roach excrement observed inside 3 ring binder.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing gloved hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink filled with insert covers and a cutting board. Employees removed items during time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container used as a scoop for ham in Reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between Employee handwash sink and wall. Employee removed knives from wall during time of inspection.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground sausage stored over pre cooked spaghetti. Operator changed levels during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup missing handle in ice in freezer. Explained to operator importance of using a scoop with a handle and keeping handle out of product
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.