Lakazba Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Lakazba Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Oldsmar restaurants, the typical score is 82; Lakazba Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted, discussed with staff the need to invert lids
25-06-4
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer in spray bottle on prep table. Operator cleaned caddy moved chemical to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gal milk 46F operator placed in freezer for quick cool. Milk had been out on the counter less than 4 hours. Second temperature 43F at 2:29pm **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on non working prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance and container of the staff thought is fat not labeled with common name. Operator discarded fat and was able to determine what the powdered substance was. I discussed the need to label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans stored on the floor, not inverted or protected **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at room temperature. Discussed the reason why spoons can not be held in standing water.
10-07-4
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: 11 flies near covered syrup pumps 7 flies near mop sink 4 flies on reach in cooler**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: 10 live flies on syrup pumps 10 live flies on rack hanging above coffee syrups 2 live flies by back door **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: 11 flies near covered syrup pumps 7 flies near mop sink 4 flies on reach in cooler**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board on flip top cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. For 2 employees Julianna and Hemming. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Room spray above boxes of sugar packets and sweet and low. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board on flip top cooler.
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. For 2 employees Julianna and Hemming.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg patties prepared on 12/06/24, not date marked. Operator added date. Ground beef removed from freezer on 12/07/2024 not date marked when removed from freezer. Operator added date to food. Tomato sauce made in house without a date mark. Operator prepared food on 12/08/24 and added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water/ice dispenser chute located in dining area Corners of ice machine located near coffee station
22-20-5
47
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at handwash sink next to prep table not working properly. Water temperature is 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Water temperature 79F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No disclosure/reminder for poached egg in Shakshouka **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
82
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 50F; Shredded mozzarella; 50F Lamb chop 45F. Operator states temperatures weren't taken this morning and food was left in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50F; Shredded mozzarella; 50F Lamb chop 45F **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No disclosure/reminder for poached egg in Shakshouka **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs cooked and milk opened 2 days ago with no date marking. Discussed with operator and operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at handwash sink next to prep table not working properly. Water temperature is 79F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage next to Togo cups. Employee beverage above prep table next to sauces. Items moved to employees locker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
52
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored next to ready-to-eat food ( frozen broccoli ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( oil ) in back kitchen refrigerator
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 49 F , cooked eggplant 47 F in cooler near hand wash sink and entry into back kitchen - person in charge moved food to freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles -boxes of foam cups- improperly stored on floor n front line area .
25-05-4
58
May 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from hot water heater at the pizza make station
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit for chlorine provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in pizza make station
41-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakazba Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakazba Cafe on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakazba Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakazba Cafe.
How does Lakazba Cafe compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Lakazba Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Lakazba Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lakazba Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lakazba Cafe 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 Lakazba Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lakazba Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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