La Barrica Latin Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, La Barrica Latin Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Barrica Latin Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw pork and raw beef stored over containers of dressing and plantains in tall reach-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet consistent drip. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored over container of dressing and ready to eat foods in tall two door reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in MFDV. Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV is screwed in and connect to fence and not self-propelled or movable from place to place. **Warning**
51-36-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet consistent drip. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
58
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken above beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Sent operator proper refrigeration storage guide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork Belly (115F - Hot Holding) REHEATED to 167F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with operator on proper handwashing between tasks. Operator washed hands at time of inspection. Went from cashing out customer to putting on gloves to food prep prior to prepping food. Discussed with operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw over ready to eat juice, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. External shed behind mobile unit used to store food. Discussed with operator on bringing food inside mobile unit. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair, next to grill top. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for raw chicken , discussed with operator on using handled scoops. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
41
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has two double door refrigerators and dry storage in a shed behind mobile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Food truck has two double door refrigerators and dry storage in a shed behind mobile. No plan review submitted and approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joan Lugo **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: No proof of food manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Missing chlorine test kit. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Barrica Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Barrica Latin Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Barrica Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Barrica Latin Grill.
How does La Barrica Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Barrica Latin Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Barrica Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Barrica Latin Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Barrica Latin Grill 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 La Barrica Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Barrica Latin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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