La Isla Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2025
67
Score
La Isla Cafe has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Seffner restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on counter by hand sink next to espresso machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on floor under clean pans rack 2 dropping under racks in non working walk in cooler 7 droppings under 3compartment sink **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58, sweet plantains ambient air 60, **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , Three door reach in cooler :cold holding cut lettuce 49- 51 , sliced ham 57, stuffed potato 57, ambient air raw shell eggs 67, black beans 57, raw pork 51, raw chicken 51, bacon 44, sliced American 61, sliced Swiss 58 **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior three door reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Darlene Hernandez **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under ac handler 1 dead roach on walk in cooler door 2 dead roaches by hot water heater **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, keys and money on prep cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in storage **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors /walls/ ceiling Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hole Under counter at presser Cove molding in kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out in dining room. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood in kitchen **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. On men's bathroom door **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in mop sink **Warning**
29-19-4
21
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed and new expiration date is 2-1-2025 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine drain pipe
29-03-4
70
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working properly, paper towels barely coming out **Warning**
31B-05-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. By front counter **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area is clogged and not able to be used **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of serving line **Warning**
35B-02-4
43
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink for coffee grounds
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 CO2 tank not secured at service station
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in mop sink and dish pit
36-64-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table across from fryer Corrected-observed employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a portion of the dry wall is exposed in the dish pit above the mop sink
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on service line Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime in ice machine
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Isla Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Isla Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Isla Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Isla Cafe.
How does La Isla Cafe compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
La Isla Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has La Isla Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Isla Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Isla Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Isla Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Isla Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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