La Isla Grill
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, La Isla Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. La Isla Grill was last inspected on Aug 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
“Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
La Isla Grill's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Aug 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings in cabinet next to 3 compartment sink. 1 roach egg sac in cabinet next to 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: 4 roach egg sacs next to oven in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 100 approximately dead roaches in reach in freezer near prep table in kitchen. 1 dead roach on shelf next to seasonings. 8 dead roaches on floor behind reach in cooler next to stove. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: 4 dead roaches in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Aug 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 100 approximately live ants crawling on seasoning container in kitchen. Operator removed seasoning container entirely. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings in cabinet next to 3 compartment sink. 1 roach egg sac in cabinet next to 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes above seasoning shelf. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 100 approximately dead roaches in reach in freezer near prep table in kitchen. 1 dead roach on shelf next to seasonings. 8 dead roaches on floor behind reach in cooler next to stove. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut water can opened in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
41
Aug 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee tea in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Isla Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Isla Grill on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Isla Grill?
Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Isla Grill.
How does La Isla Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Isla Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Isla Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Isla Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Isla Grill 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 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Isla Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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