La Central
4410 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919184
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitJul 29, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Cooked shrimp 49°F- retemp 42°F, cooked beef 49°F retemp 41°F in reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemical spray bottle next to bowls.
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic4
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Cups and to go containers stored outside, employee placed items inside.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Earlier inspections 1
A92Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 29, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Three live flies inside establishment. Manager removed and discarded all flies at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled chlorine spray bottle located on top of hand washing sink.
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Store on shelf over reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment site. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.