LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
4815 W LAUREL ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336074507
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine does not have a data label. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dish machine does not have a data label. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Dish machine does not have a data label. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed foor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Hole in wall behind water heater. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.