LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA
1003 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
41 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beans sprouts and ham in direct contact with nonfood grade bags inside of reach in cooler next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta inside of reach in cooler with triple doors. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw produce inside of reach in cooler next to fryers. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef, raw pork and raw chicken stored on same shelf inside of triple door reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 lives roaches underneath center sink cabinet. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (50F – Cold Holding), employee moved to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes cooked at 9am, 1st temp 11:35am (128F – Hot Holding); red sauce cooked at 9am, 1st temp 11:35am (133F – Hot Holding), employee reheated for hot holding. red sauce 2nd temp 12:30pm (140F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes 2nd temp 12:30pm (135F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boarded stained with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of silverware inside of hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink, observed employee water bottle on top of hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink, employee discarded removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. All employee trainings expired June 2025 **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on items stored in reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 26
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop sugar behind front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above grill equipment. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC fan above kitchen sink soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on 3 tier shelf not inverted. Spoons not inverted on top of cappuccino machine on front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in freezer in back of house, Observed 1 dead roach underneath rink sink cabinet. Observed 7 dead roaches underneath center sink cabinet. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath ice machine in drain. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food in reach in cooler with drinks. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while cooking. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in back kitchen area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice behind front counter. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves through kitchen soiled with grease and old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over top flat grill. Observed interior door of reach in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside of triple door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside of reach in cooler with triple doors. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed mozzarella cheese inside of single use container of tropical lemon blend. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of reach in cooler next to fryers. Observed standing water inside of pizza prep reach in cooler. Observed standing water inside of drink reach in cooler in front of house. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed no coverings on food stored in reach in cooler with triple doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.