La Playa Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
La Playa Cafeteria, located at 3251 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 26, 2026, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified three major and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, a lack of a posted Heimlich maneuver sign, and a certified food manager lacking knowledge of foodborne illness prevention. Historically, La Playa Cafeteria has maintained a record of mostly low-risk inspections.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 26, 2026 Inspection
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/freezer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths for Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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