LA PERRADA COLOMBIANA
7803 N ARMENIA AVE STE A & B, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.454.7694
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in kitchen 6 flies in dry storage
★ 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--2020036883 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting boards in kitchen is grooved at time of inspection. Main cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near expo window at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork belly in prep sink without running water during inspection. Employee turned on water during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large white rolling buckets of bulk sugar not labeled at time of inspection. Near ice machine.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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 dry rice at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove scoop during inspection.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast stored over cooked pork belly in cooks line reach in cooler. Employee moved chicken to lower area during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed green bowl in cooked rice at time of inspection n
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep shelf table. Employee moved drink during inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved light during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water bottle in reach in cooler in second kitchen area. Operator spoke with employee and made designated container for Emilee's to keep their food and drinks in reach in cooler during inspection.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with no sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop of milk inside refrigerator in preparation kitchen. Employee removed chicken and properly stored it.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed raw beef on grill went to work with other items without washing hand or changing gloves. Had a conversation about proper hand washing techniques. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash is ink in kitchen area has lettuce inside it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand wash using in kitchen area. Manger placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment servings medium rare steaks and Edd with runny yokes with no consumer advisery. Gave operator consumer advising management hung it up immediately.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in preparation area has no running water.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside flour bin in preparation area. Manager removed bowl.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food preparation kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while working with food in preparation kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Salsa stored in floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed salsa from floor and properly stored it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket next to hand washing sink in hall way leading to food preparation kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/ 7+ employees working with no food manager on site.
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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf's with plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee bag on shelf over sodas.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing, discussed sanitizing dishes. Operator set up sanitizer to sanitize.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in kitchen 6 flies in dry storage
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint over prep table and cups.
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/ 7+ employees working with no food manager on site.
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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf's with plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee bag on shelf over sodas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing on cook line.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup handle in sugar.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly trap over reach in cooler near back door.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Limes cut before washing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine and cutting boards
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
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.
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.