LA TINAJA BAR AND GRILL
7385 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34606
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, in the reach in cooler at the wait station 2 dead roaches, behind the reach in cooler at the wait station 1 dead roach, by the water heater 1 dead roach, in front of the walk in cooler door 2 dead roaches, in the bar area under the ice bin The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The operator submitted plans when they applied for the license, but did not submit them through plan review. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR-7005 form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in the office room not secured.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled: 3 cutting boards in the kitchen area with mold-like substance and grooved.
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. The hand sink in the kitchen area. The operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the kitchen area. The operator provided soap.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, in the reach in cooler at the wait station 2 dead roaches, behind the reach in cooler at the wait station 1 dead roach, by the water heater 1 dead roach, in front of the walk in cooler door 2 dead roaches, in the bar area under the ice bin The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off the floor in the walk in cooler.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The microwave on the left side of the warmer. Employee cleaned the interior of the microwave.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen area.
The reach-in cooler in the kitchen by the left of the door has dust and mold-like substance on the fan at the top.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator and operator started to store correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station and in kitchen to the right of the hot holding case near the reach in freezer chest. Handwash sinks blocked with a strainer and a container. Operator removed and made accessible.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for Andrea M., Jennifer M., and Gabriel G.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. No paper towels at handwash sink in warewashing room near three compartment sink. Operator placed soap and paper towels at handwash sinks.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Administrative 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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Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Inspector at the time of a callback inspection encountered no water in establishment due to a pipe that had broken underneath the plaza and the establishment was open and operating without water when inspector entered inspection. Employee turned water back on.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had incorrect sanitizer in establishment at time of inspection (wrong bleach). Operator had employee grab correct sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Empanadas de Carne (118F - Hot Holding at 10:35 AM); Potato Ball (99F - Hot Holding at 10:35 AM) in display case at end of front line. Operator stated the items had been in the case for an hour. Operator turned up temperature of case. Observed Plantains (125F - Hot Holding at 10:35 AM) in steam table. Operator stated the plantains had been out for less than an hour. Operator placed plastic wrap to trap heat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored in two handwashing sinks in kitchen and coffee pot and spoon stored in handwash sink in front serving area. Operator moved.
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