Tampa, Hillsborough County

LA CASA CATRACHA

8502 N ARMENIA AVE SUITE 1G, Tampa, FL 33604

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-02-7

Detail 24415922

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area.

50-17-3

Detail 24415919

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

08A-04-5

Detail 24415918

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored outer top unwashed vegetables inside 4 door refrigerator in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 24415924

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes, stored inside of it employee removed dishes from handwashing sink in kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 24415926

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 24415920

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish thawing in bucket on floor in kitchen area. Employee removed bucket from floor.. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24415927

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 24415917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill.

12B-13-4

Detail 24415925

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink, stored in four-door refrigerator in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 24415916

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing standing water. Employee placed fish under running water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24415921

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24415923

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24176140

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 24176136

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in reach in coolers not date marked at time of inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 24176137

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk dried beans at time of inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 24176134

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Detail 24176138

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Detail 24176139

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection

06-01-5

Detail 24176135

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in sink without running water at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23649654

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23649655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 23649653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service foods in dining reach-in-cooler and freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23649657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23649656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 19

22-48-5

Detail 23641784

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator found a container of quaternary sanitizer outside. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23641778

High Priority - Live, small flying insects Observed 6 live flies near hand sink and trash bag full of dirty rags. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23641770

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 100 F. Cooked beef 110 F. Operating placing foods sitting out at room temperature on time as a public health control form Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23641776

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored near silverware in front kitchen area Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23641782

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

31B-05-4

Detail 23641786

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both hand sinks in back kitchen area Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23641769

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23641781

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23641780

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23641777

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed shelf in back kitchen area operator states is employee food. And reach-in-cooler Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23641779

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purses handing on dry storage rack in back kitchen area Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23641771

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand sink and 3 compartment sink Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23641783

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23641774

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service foods in dining reach-in-cooler and freezers. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23641773

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23641772

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23641787

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Jamaican frozen potatoes sitting in red bucket of standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed bag in reach-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23641785

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23641775

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23373518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline and reach-in-cooler in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23373517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 23373516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area on floor in kitchen area in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23373519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 23139712

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red cleaning bucket stored inside hand sink in front kitchen area Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23139709

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brianna Vasquez Person In Charge with 4 operators working and no Certified Food Manager Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23139711

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23139713

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23139715

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline and reach-in-cooler in prep area Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23139708

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23139710

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area on floor in kitchen area in dry storage area Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23139707

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23139706

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23139714

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in-cooler in prep area Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

02C-02-5

Detail 22720578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach -in-cooler

14-09-4

Detail 22720576

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-49-4

Detail 22720574

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

14-42-4

Detail 22720575

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

10-20-4

Detail 22720582

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22720579

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22720581

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

12B-13-4

Detail 22720580

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22720577

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22181667

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice on glass reach-in-cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22181665

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22181671

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cooksline

31B-02-4

Detail 22181666

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks in back kitchen area

11-26-1

Detail 22181673

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22181670

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22181663

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22181668

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22181669

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen near hand sink and prep reach-in-cooler. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22181675

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

14-42-4

Detail 22181674

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22181664

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22181672

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave on cooksline line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22181676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jan 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21727352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 72 F. Diced tomatoes 68 F. Sitting on prep table at room temperature for an hour. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21727345

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food drainer inside hand sink on cooksline Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21727343

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

36-32-5

Detail 21727349

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-09-4

Detail 21727344

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-42-4

Detail 21727351

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

10-20-4

Detail 21727347

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21727348

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

36-30-4

Detail 21727346

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dry storage area

21-38-4

Detail 21727350

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.