La Excelencia

7675 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Excelencia, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from air-conditioning unit dripping onto ground at back of MFDV. Operator placed a bucket to catch dripping water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

28-02-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of lard with meat debris (71F - Cold Holding)stored on prep table. Operator move to freezer for rapid cooling, re temped 52 F at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Test 0ppm. Operator added chlorine, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over sodas in reach-in cooler.

08A-11-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Test 200+ppm. Operator remade and test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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.

50-04-4

Jul 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed non food contact surfaces sanitizer. Employee went to store to buy correct food contact surfaces sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

Dec 27, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license food truck due to not having sliding glass windows installed **Warning**

50-08-7

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. Food truck did not meet minimum specifications provided on approved plans and provisos **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Food truck's sliding windows only have screening installed and no actual glass. Operator is to install glass windows or air curtain to protect interior throughout service. **Warning**

35B-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed hand wash sign to operator. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Excelencia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Excelencia on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Excelencia compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Excelencia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Excelencia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Excelencia have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Excelencia 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 Excelencia inspected?

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

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