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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LPCX CAFE

6204 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440139
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8859597
DBPR license3917122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Using 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline Cooked potatoes 49 F; sliced meats 49 F; Sliced tomatoes 51 F; Shredded cheese 52 F; Beef empanadas 48 F; operators placing ice on potentially hazardous foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: See stop sale reach-in-cooler across from stove. Cooked plantains 52 F 1/2 lbs Cut leafy greens 55 F 3 lb Cooked arepas 53 F 3 lbs Raw shelled eggs 72 F ambient temperature 40 eggs Shredded cheese 69 F2 lbs Sausage 59 F 1 lb Cut hotdogs 58 F2 lb Diced cooked potatoes 62 F 3 lbs Raw beef 59 F 2 lbs **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling sani bucket with water at hand sink near swinging door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate02C-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance, tree leaves, small tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine located outside with overhead protection landing on inside lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual containers of carrot cakes in self service glass reach-in-cooler in dining area not labeled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink cold and hot water faucet are not connected to operate **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.