LA CENTRAL
4410 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33603
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Three live flies inside establishment. Manager removed and discarded all flies at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 49 F- retemp 42 F, cooked beef 49 F retemp 41 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to bowls.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and to go containers stored outside, employee placed items inside.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found. Three live flies inside establishment. Manager removed and discarded all flies at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chlorine spray bottle located on top of hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Store on shelf over reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment site. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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 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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Small reach-in-cooler with personal employee foods
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Not the correct hand sign. Emailed to Owner/Manager
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers on floor in office
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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