La Fogata Tampa

16272 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 21, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for La Fogata Tampa. The most recent visit was on Mar 21, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. La Fogata Tampa's record stops at Mar 21, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Spring Hill average 83, so La Fogata Tampa trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork in reach-in cooler to the right of the three compartment sink without a date mark. Discussed with operator proper date marking procedures.

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers in cabinets and on counter not inverted and single service spoons and forks in a container with the food contact surfaces facing multiple directions.

25-06-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler - shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding), operator all was cooked or prepped today, operator will move to cooler with ice

03A-02-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under cilantro and tortillas wrapped in dish towel, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only sink in truck, heater not plugged in, operator plugged in

27-16-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water, operator moved on top of glass bottles **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fogata Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fogata Tampa on file is from Mar 21, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Fogata Tampa compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

La Fogata Tampa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.

Has La Fogata Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Fogata Tampa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Fogata Tampa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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