LA PEQUENA COLOMBIA RESTAURANTE
6312 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.876.8338
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of hand washing sink. 1 live roach under hot warmers table on cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016052735 | Aug 16, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep room at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm after attempts to prime machine still 0ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed line cook rinse metal spoon in hand wash sink on main cooks line at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep room at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table next to cutting board. Operator disposed of water during inspection.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine at time of inspection. Operator and employee were able to get machine primed and machine tested at 100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored in server isle not labeled with name of blue liquid at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen no hair restraint at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook ham and onions walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of hand washing sink. 1 live roach under hot warmers table on cooks line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw beef than removed gloves and put on new gloves no hand washing discussed proper hand washing with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line cut lettuce 47 f discussion with manager to add ice to the lettuce
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises.4 dead roaches in trap under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach under the reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Food stored on floor. Cook soup in bucket in walk in cooler employee removed from floor
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces on cooks line has no labeling of ingredients.
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw shrimp stored overtop shrimp cocktail,garlic and oil, and next to an open pack of slice cheese in refrigerator next to reach in cooler.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has food in drain and a ladle hanging on the side of sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside walk in cooler held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp on cooks line is stored in melted ice.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of salsa stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from reach in cooler in kitchen area is soiled with old food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces on cooks line has no labeling of ingredients.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced onions in the walk-in-cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee cup in hand sink at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking coffee on cooksline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
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.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.