LA CASONA RESTAURANT
5709 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813.414.9773
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 49F top of reach in cooler by rice makers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by rice pot makers Raw beef 48F raw chicken 48F coleslaw 48F see stop sale. Employee moved foods to walk in freezer
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Front bar area dish washing machine. Tested two times at 0ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing cutting board with soap and water only no sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over dough shells on speed rack tray cart in walk in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee washed gloves in the hand washing sink. Discussed with employee the importance of removing gloves. Employee removed and washed.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 Rop bags of fish not removed from the packaging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 49F top of reach in cooler by rice makers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by rice pot makers Raw beef 48F raw chicken 48F coleslaw 48F see stop sale. Employee moved foods to walk in freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested above 50ppm-100ppm employee added water retested still at 100 plus ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored knife employee removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 Rop bags of fish not removed from the packaging.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook using kitchen hand wash sink to fill pot with water at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed reach in cooler door gaskets in kitchen are damaged at time of inspection. -Observed door handles to walk in cooler is broken and rope is used as a handle at time of inspection. Door securely closes at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained in kitchen 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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to clean pans and can opener at time of inspection
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef over cook vegetables cook meat in reach in cooler by fryers. Employee removed to proper storage
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed above the 50-100 ppm retested to 50ppm
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.
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 no food manager present
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice made 2 days ago employee dated the rice
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with containers.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine, establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 70 F, employee emptied water at time of inspection.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Improper storage of medicine over dry storage food shelf next to back kitchen exit. Operator moved medicine to another location during time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands when returning to work. Explained to employee proper handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly before returning to work.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at a prep sink in back kitchen. Explained the proper used of washing hands at a hand wash sink only for future hand washing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Unmarked chicken broth located in outside walk in cooler. Operator labeled chicken broth during time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed flour, bread crumbs, and sazon seasoning bin has scoops without handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tanks located in kitchen next to espresso machine. Unsecured CO2 tanks located inside separate private office.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in separate office area. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on dry storage rack over flour in back kitchen area next time exit. Operator removed drink to another location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored on dry storage shelf next to bread crumb bin.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster does not have drain plug.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid left open. Operator closed lid during time of inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Located by back exit next to dry storage rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled liquid squeeze bottle products in reach in cooler in back kitchen area next to espresso machine. Unlabeled dry food products on dry storage shelf adjacent to espresso machine.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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