La Casa del Pon Con Bistec LLC

4629 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 · Permanent Food Service · License 3904304

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (2 repeats)
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct202026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitOct 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
  Observed raw chicken being stored above glass bottled drinks. Discussed proper storage with operator.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed raw frozen chicken being stored in grocery bags. Discussed proper storage with operator.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 1 live flying insect in the kitchen area.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed handwashing sink being used as storage near the three components sink. Employee removed items.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  Operator placed lids on containers.
  Fixed on the spot
  Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Observed unwashed lettuce being stored over ready to eat croissants. Discussed proper storage with manager. Manager corrected storage.
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored on floor in the reach in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Observed an employee water bottle being stored on top of the flip top unit in front service area. Discussed proper storage with manager. Manager removed item.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on kitchen cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed stacked wet containers in drying rack.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed an employee cellphone on the flip top unit in the front service area. Observed employee headphones being stored above the flip top unit in the front service area. Discussed proper storage. Manager removed items.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.