Terra Gaucha Tampa

1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy Ste D, Tampa, FL 33629 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918155

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 57 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection
2 high priority, 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
-23
Administrative complaint on Nov 3
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score57

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Nov32026

Routine inspection

9 violations found

First visitNov 3, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  -Observed sink with splitter attached as well as hose. No vac breaker on either side of splitter. Discussed with operator.
  Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  -Observed 4 way splitter attached at mop sink. Three vac breakers missing.
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -Observed stained cutting board in back of kitchen area.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  -No soap at hand wash sink near ice machines. Operator had employee fill soap dispenser.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
  -Observed pack of imitation crab in walk in freezer. Buffet has sign naming crab salad as item served. Operator confirmed that it is imitation crab in the salad. Operator changed sign to say "imitation crab salad."
  Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  -Observed grooved cutting board in back of kitchen area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  -Operator closed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  -Observed several carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Chain was present but not around them. Discussed with operator.
  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  I provided. Operator posted.
  Fixed on the spot
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.