La Toxica

8931 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk

La Toxica has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 27, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Toxica dates to Dec 27, 2023.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so La Toxica trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-freezer soiled.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
58
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee only. **Warning**
53B-01-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Toxica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Toxica on file is from Dec 27, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Toxica?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Toxica.

How does La Toxica compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Toxica most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Toxica's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Toxica have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Toxica means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.