LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
4815 W LAUREL ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336074507
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front line Cold Holding: sliced cheese 61 F, sliced tomato 62 F, cut lettuce 58 F, butter 52 F. Reach-in cooler in kitchen Cold Holding: sliced ham 50 F, sliced cheese 52 F, raw steak 44 F. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid chilled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing wiping clothes in handwash sink at front service line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Warning**
Basic 1
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice bins lids cracked and broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.