La Santa Maria Kitchen

7315 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33619

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Santa Maria Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting La Santa Maria Kitchen on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Owners son first day working on unit. Had employee read and sign agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current decal posted expired 2-1-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under grill.

36-73-4

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Santa Maria Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Santa Maria Kitchen on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Santa Maria Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Santa Maria Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Santa Maria Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Santa Maria Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Santa Maria Kitchen 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 Santa Maria Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Santa Maria Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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