La Isla Bonita
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
La Isla Bonita has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Pinellas Park restaurant, which scores around 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anayeri Gomez Cruz expired 2/8/26 360 Training No other staff with valid CFM **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles **Warning**
10-20-4
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease in hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, staff corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
86
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potatoes and onions in reach in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over cassava in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in front cooler prepared on 8/26/24
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator serving food at front counter with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
52
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef thawing over produce in reach in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over front counter
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
61
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Corrected to 50 ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at front counter Operator replenished during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles at chemical storage rack **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened on 10/31/22 Operator date marked during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep table at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee's clothing item above microwave in kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle buried in salt container
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container on seasoning rack at cooks line -squeeze bottles at cooks line
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Isla Bonita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Isla Bonita on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Isla Bonita?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Isla Bonita.
How does La Isla Bonita compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
La Isla Bonita most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has La Isla Bonita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Isla Bonita have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Isla Bonita 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 Isla Bonita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Isla Bonita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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