LEAH'S CAFE
6203 E HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813.663.0073
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in kitchen to empty dirty pot water at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection operator removed
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in sandwich reach in cooler.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on loft top reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored in shelf over food at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in back kitchen at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall by kitchen hoods soiled at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles Wall stored on shelf in prep room at time of inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near prep Cuban sandwiches in front kitchen area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on running water
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout back kitchen area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area
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.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No hot running water in establishment. 3 compartment sink 79 F hand sink in front kitchen area 70 F. Hand sink in back kitchen area 72 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked food in walk-in-cooler
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. Observed open bottle of water stored on top shelf in back kitchen area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and rice stored on floor in dry storage area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area
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.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions and beans on floor in dry storage room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.