La Fogata

2311 W Hillsborough Ave, 303, Tampa, FL 33603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, La Fogata has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 13, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting at room temperature Link sausage 49° F Hot dogs 48° F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

12B-12-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop stored in melted ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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

Mar 27, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: 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/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with sanitizer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 1 flat tire at front driver side of the mfdv. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

51-36-1

Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fogata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fogata on file is from May 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fogata?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fogata.

How does La Fogata compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Fogata most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Fogata's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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