La Camagueyana
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
58
Score
La Camagueyana appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
La Camagueyana's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked bacon stored in shopping bag in Reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee used antiseptic on gloved hands after placing trash bag in trash can. Discussed with employee. Employee discarded gloved and washed hands during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located on top of three compartment sink. Employee labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service utensils stored in floor.
25-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Reach in cooler. Soda Reach in cooler thermometer is broken.
05-09-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8 Preprepped cheese pizzas 61F. Employee placed all pizzas into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. Pizzas were baked and sold prior to inspection completion. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Stored at three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed.
50-09-4
61
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: 1 live roach inside electrical box. 1 live roach inside 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated roaches cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: 0 dead roaches inside 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach behind reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
74
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash a pizza cutter and equipment cover but not sanitize. Discussed with employees that all food-contact surfaces and equipment must be sanitized after washing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bag. Discussed with employee not to store food in direct contact with non-food grade safe bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside 3 ring binder. 8 live roaches on shelf above Employee handwash sink.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on shelf above Employee handwash sink. Roach excrement observed inside 3 ring binder.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands and preparing food. Discussed with employee to always wash hands before wearing gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing gloved hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink filled with insert covers and a cutting board. Employees removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container used as a scoop for ham in Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between Employee handwash sink and wall. Employee removed knives from wall during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside three compartment sink.
35A-03-4
30
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Camagueyana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Camagueyana on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Camagueyana?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Camagueyana.
How does La Camagueyana compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Camagueyana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Camagueyana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Camagueyana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Camagueyana 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 Camagueyana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Camagueyana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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