Da Flava Spot

4601 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

African

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Da Flava Spot has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Current license expired.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap and hand sanitizer stored in handwashing sink , Operator moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed missing license numbers with 2 inch stickers ,contrasting colors on side of the food truck, discussed with operator he said he will have them put on this week.

50-04-4

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - 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/. Establishment has splash guard listed on plan but no splash guard present at time of licensing inspection. Splash guard was installed during time of licensing inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-16-7

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Establishment does not have sliding glass window at ordering window during time of licensing inspection. Sliding glass window was installed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Flava Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Flava Spot on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Da Flava Spot compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Da Flava Spot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Da Flava Spot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Da Flava Spot have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Da Flava Spot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Da Flava Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Da Flava Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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