LA ISLA CAFE INC
11206 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD · SEFFNER · Hillsborough County · FL 33584
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on counter by hand sink next to espresso machine. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on floor under clean pans rack 2 dropping under racks in non working walk in cooler 7 droppings under 3compartment sink **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58, sweet plantains ambient air 60, **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58 **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior three door reach in cooler **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Darlene Hernandez **Warning**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
Basic 13
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under ac handler 1 dead roach on walk in cooler door 2 dead roaches by hot water heater **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 cellphone, keys and money on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in storage **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Floors /walls/ ceiling Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hole Under counter at presser Cove molding in kitchen **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in dining room. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood in kitchen **Warning**
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. On men's bathroom door **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in mop sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.