La Cantina

4908 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, La Cantina has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food ( jug of water ) stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food ( jug of water ) stored on floor. Manager relocated water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas with chipped edges in storage area . Manager discarded spatulas **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in glass door cooler. Reviewed with manager

08B-49-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - -Food ( container of oil ) stored on floor at cook line Manager relocated oil at cook line ( corrected on site ) -Box of oil on floor in shed . Reviewed with manager .

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - covered bins of sugar and flour . Reviewed with manager

02D-01-5

Nov 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

29-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Shed floor is not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

36-12-4

Nov 14, 2024

Complaint Full

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Provolone cheese and fresco cheese on reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and liquid butter. **Warning**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cantina on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “food ( jug of water ) stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cantina.

How does La Cantina compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Cantina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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