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CONGA'S LATIN CAFE & RESTAURANT

4511 GUNN HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3466098
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8847678
DBPR license3911341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 1 live roach on storage shelves next to refrigerator in back kitchen area. 2 live roaches on wall behind poster when entering kitchen. 1 live roach next to hot water heater in kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 live roaches on kitchen wall above Employee handwash sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to fryer. 2 live roaches on kitchen wall next above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 live roach on kitchen exit screen door. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to women's restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: 2 dead roaches behind refrigerators in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on floor by door when entering kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 2 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor beneath kitchen Employee handwash sink. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor behind Reach in freezer. 2 dead roaches on kitchen dry storage shelf above bag-in-box soda syrup. 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelves next to men's restroom. 1 dead roach inside wall of service line beneath Employee handwash sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic35B-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Screen door to kitchen rear exit torn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.