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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 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3466098
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID8850498
DBPR license3911341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 live roach inside gasket in kitchen Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of women's restroom. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with live roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 live roach in kitchen wall behind fire extinguisher. 11 live roaches inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate02C-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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath fryer. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage rack. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor corner beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 1 dead roach on jug in women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of women's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of men's restroom. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line. 1 dead roach on floor behind Reach in cooler of front service line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized all areas with dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 2 dead roaches inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. 2 roach casings inside medicine cabinet at Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed all dead roaches and egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:45 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
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.