La Pequena Colombia Restaurante
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Pequena Colombia Restaurante's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm after attempts to prime machine still 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed line cook rinse metal spoon in hand wash sink on main cooks line at time of inspection. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep room at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table next to cutting board. Operator disposed of water during inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine at time of inspection. Operator and employee were able to get machine primed and machine tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored in server isle not labeled with name of blue liquid at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen no hair restraint at time of inspection.
13-03-4
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw beef than removed gloves and put on new gloves no hand washing discussed proper hand washing with manager **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line cut lettuce 47 f discussion with manager to add ice to the lettuce **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook ham and onions walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of hand washing sink. 1 live roach under hot warmers table on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.4 dead roaches in trap under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach under the reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cook soup in bucket in walk in cooler employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces on cooks line has no labeling of ingredients. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pequena Colombia Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante.
How does La Pequena Colombia Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Pequena Colombia Restaurante most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Pequena Colombia Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Pequena Colombia Restaurante means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Pequena Colombia Restaurante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pequena Colombia Restaurante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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