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LALA TAMPA

208 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 7273770576

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 3 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats235
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3910842
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 26
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $640

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018061576Oct 24, 2018Jan 2, 2019$640

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with cleaner over canned tomatoes on dry storage rack. Operator relocated.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of licensing.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes.
Basic/16-46-4

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.