TERRA GAUCHA TAMPA
1108 S DALE MABRY HWY STE D, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-999-4332
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table in preparation area. Manager killed and removed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 2nd smaller dishwasher machine next to main dishwasher. Tested at 10pm discussed with manager to use the main dishwasher
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 2nd smaller dishwasher machine next to main dishwasher. Tested at 10pm discussed with manager to use the main dishwasher
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over veggies walk in cooler. Manager removed to proper storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table in preparation area. Manager killed and removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature milk 51F walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cheese yellow shredded 45F sour cream 45F cream cheese 45F liquid egg 45F feta cheese 45F milk 51F ambient air temp 43F-48F see stop sale milk Cheese Gouda 62F Swiss cheese 63F front buffet line emailed manager time as public health sheet
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored water hose nozzle and sewers in sink
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by office manager removed
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of sliced Ripe Black Olive.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has water bottle stored inside it. Manager removed water bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored in food preparation table. Staff discarded coffee.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in dirty water inside mop bucket. Staff removed and properly stored mops.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored in reach in cooler. Staff placed cloths in sanitizer buckets.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by floor mixer.
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of Cornichins.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee emptied drain cover put drain cover back change gloves without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Condensed Milk cold at room temperature overnight at 78F. Cold holding - chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding) potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) orzo (46F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) homemade hot sauce (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Condensed Milk cold at room temperature overnight at 78F. Cold holding - chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding) potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) orzo (46F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) homemade hot sauce (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bacon Wrapped jalapenos And rice held on time as a public health control has no time markings on top of ovens in back kitchen area. Manager add proper time markings to rice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in food preparation sink in back kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop inside cooked rice pan. Manager removed plate.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between shelf and wall and plates. Employee removed knifes and placed at dishwasher.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by floor mixer.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cantaloupe not washed before preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored in cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee removed drink and properly stored it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn on cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in dry storage have broken corners.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop laying inside bread crumbs inside walk in cooler. Manager removed scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in butchers cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop dishwasher.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mangoes not washed before preparation. Manager had a discussion with staff. Staff washed mangoes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Outside of dumpster is dirty covered in old food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain missing on dumpster.
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Employee closed lid.
Feb 13, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop cut vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored pork.
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. Emailed operator updated education packet with body fluid clean up sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler across from fryer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn in reach in cooler across from fryer's.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Apple salad has scoop handle stored inside apple. Manager removed scoop and placed at dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign on at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding Cooked shrimp 47F Potato salad 46F Manager placed items inside freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Matched potatoes hot holding at 124F manager reheated mashed potatoes to 155F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on fruit reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to hot water heater are broken.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach underneath dishwasher.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic storage containers have broken corners and cracks on storage shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting next to food preparation sink on hot line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes next to floor mixer on cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink store inside reach in cooler on hot station. Manager discarded drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop.
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