LALA ST PETE
2324 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-377-0576
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near dishmachine. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026029446 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled at prep table in kitchen.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing cooked products without a HACCP plan. Establishment advised they have submitted a HACCP plan to the division, and inspector was able to verify a plan was submitted. Discussed with manager that plans must be approved prior to conducting special processes.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 49oz can of beef broth 49oz can of chicken broth
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled at prep table in kitchen.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing cooked products without a HACCP plan. Establishment advised they have submitted a HACCP plan to the division, and inspector was able to verify a plan was submitted. Discussed with manager that plans must be approved prior to conducting special processes.
Aug 11, 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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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near dishmachine. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line. Operator provided paper towels.
Carbon dioxide tanks near carbonated soda boxes in kitchen not adequately secured.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit kitchen then return dining gloves and begin portioning cooked chicken without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above sauces in reach-in cooler near cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled with food buildup through cracks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Ice melted. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Squeeze bottle above hand wash sink on cooks containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed bucket from floor and placed on crate.
Aug 16, 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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Ceiling tiles in near standing refrigerators are soiled with dust.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink. Reviewed using dishmachine to wash dishes then sanitize in three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned meat slicer during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two spatulas stored inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed spatulas.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of feta cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Ceiling tiles in near standing refrigerators are soiled with dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 raw commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single-serve items with sauces stored in front of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Employee moved cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Employee removed knives.
6 raw commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line Operator removed bucket from floor.
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
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. Staff unable to provide any food handler certificates, class scheduled for January
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Food stored on floor. Dry goods on floor in storage room across Central Ave, staff removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service on floor in storage room across street
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine, replaced
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. Staff unable to provide any food handler certificates, class scheduled for January
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in walk-in cooler not removed from vacuum packaging
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Food stored on floor. Dry goods on floor in storage room across Central Ave, staff removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service on floor in storage room across street
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in outside walk-in cooler
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler outside not secured when not in use. Reach in coolers not secured at second floor bar when not in use
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
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.