LA PLAYA CAFETERIA
3251 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-280-9659
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/freezer soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths for Quaternary ammonia.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 106 US 41 N, Ruskin — this licence has since moved.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves for food prep without washing hands hands.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted above 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 106 US 41 N, Ruskin — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 106 US 41 N, Ruskin — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Recorded at 106 US 41 N, Ruskin — this licence has since moved.
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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. Certificate posted was completed by the food manager. Their spouse is currently in process of obtaining safe staff certification
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.
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