LA CASA CATRACHA
8502 N ARMENIA AVE SUITE 1G, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-512-7924
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects Observed 6 live flies near hand sink and trash bag full of dirty rags.
★ 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--2015022492 | May 14, 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored outer top unwashed vegetables inside 4 door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes, stored inside of it employee removed dishes from handwashing sink in kitchen area.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Food stored on floor. Fish thawing in bucket on floor in kitchen area. Employee removed bucket from floor..
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink, stored in four-door refrigerator in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing standing water. Employee placed fish under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in reach in coolers not date marked at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk dried beans at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in sink without running water at time of inspection
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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. Self service foods in dining reach-in-cooler and freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator found a container of quaternary sanitizer outside.
Live, small flying insects Observed 6 live flies near hand sink and trash bag full of dirty rags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 100 F. Cooked beef 110 F. Operating placing foods sitting out at room temperature on time as a public health control form
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored near silverware in front kitchen area
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both hand sinks in back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed shelf in back kitchen area operator states is employee food. And reach-in-cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purses handing on dry storage rack in back kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand sink and 3 compartment sink
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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. Self service foods in dining reach-in-cooler and freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Jamaican frozen potatoes sitting in red bucket of standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed bag in reach-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline and reach-in-cooler in prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area on floor in kitchen area in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red cleaning bucket stored inside hand sink in front kitchen area
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/ Brianna Vasquez Person In Charge with 4 operators working and no Certified Food Manager
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline and reach-in-cooler in prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area on floor in kitchen area in dry storage area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in-cooler in prep area
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach -in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice on glass reach-in-cooler
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cooksline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks in back kitchen area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen near hand sink and prep reach-in-cooler. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave on cooksline line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.