LINA'S RESTAURANT
14819 NORTH DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 8139683192
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 17 roach egg sacks located between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. 4 egg sack inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065932 | Sep 3, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019016858 | Mar 21, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
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/. No plans submitted or available.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs in back kitchen Reach in cooler stored over pita bread. Employee relocated eggs to an approved locating during time of inspection. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked roast beef in Walk in cooler. Operator discarded roast beef during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 49F at 9:30am cooled to 46F at 10:03am, Cole slaw 47F at 9:30am cooled to 46F at 10:03am. Operator placed items into large Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown 101F at 9:22am reheated to 172F at 9:58am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict on menu, no consumer advisory.
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/. No plans submitted or available.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for hash browns or watermelon.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered items during time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large sandwich prep cooler at cook line: cut tomato 52 F, cut lettuce 53 F, tomato salad 48 F, roast beef 50 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator placed ice bags on items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop and mop sink in kitchen, operator removed from handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By ice machine. Labeled at time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor, operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt bin and flour bin. Operator moved handles up.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Sep 10, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Sep 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Sunburn aloe Vera gel for burns stored inside front line cook Reach in cooler. Operator moved gel to a separate location during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg yolks and egg whites stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw sausage stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Operator rearranged produce to approved locations during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 17 roach egg sacks located between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. 4 egg sack inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 90F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am reheated to 169F at 9:53am, mashed potato 49F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am, hollandaise sauce 114F at 9:22am made at 6:45am reheated to 170F at 10:09am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked at front line cook area. Operator removed mop bucket during time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan is not completed. Operator needs to list all items to be used on Time as a Public Health Control form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for marinara, pot roast, or cooked chicken in front line Reach in cooler. Operator date marked items during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles in dish pit not labeled. Employee added label during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located inside kitchen area next to bag-in-box soda syrups.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoop in green split pea dry storage, dry oats, and rice bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink inside Kenmore 22 brand Reach in cooler. Employee drinks on front line prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with single service items on dry storage shelf for bread in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line not wearing hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting over three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Ground beef stored on floor of Walk in cooler. 4 containers of Oil stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment on front cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoop touching flour and powdered sugar in bins inside kitchen area.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Test at 135F. Second Check.171F
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat deli meats walk in cooler operator moved to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler main reach in table Cold holding: ham 47 f cheese 47 2nd temp 43 f operator placed in freezer
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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.printed for employees employees signed and management signed.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested at 149-157 f fourth attempt 176 f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.