LA CREPERIA CAFE
1729 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-248-9700
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 50 F, mixed cheese 58 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler at 12pm. Operator put in ice at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 50 F, mixed cheese 58 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler at 12pm. Operator put in ice at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under 3 compartment sink. Wall near crepe reach in cooler.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On reach in cooler in kitchen.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls on cooks line.
Apr 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in handwash sink at bar. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine.
Apr 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 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. 0 ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in handwash sink at bar. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine.
Dec 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pot in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses and phone on shelf with clean dishes over reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of metal scoop in bulk sugar container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 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. Chlorine 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Mug on top of shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach, beef and multiple items in reach in cooler near dish machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of metal reach-in-cooler nearest to stove
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at three compartment sink, behind grill and reach in cooler.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach, beef and multiple items in reach in cooler near dish machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler next to slicer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of metal reach-in-cooler nearest to stove
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at three compartment sink, behind grill and reach in cooler.
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.