Tampa, Hillsborough County

LALA TAMPA

208 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa, FL 33606

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Apr 10, 2026

City

Tampa

County

Hillsborough

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24506597

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 24506596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24506594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes on floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24506595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Time Extended

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 24354017

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with cleaner over canned tomatoes on dry storage rack. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24354024

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24354018

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24354016

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24354022

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24354021

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24354019

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24354020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes on floor in kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24354023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Warning

Dec 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23423019

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of licensing.

22-20-5

Detail 23423016

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

32-12-5

Detail 23423018

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

16-46-4

Detail 23423017

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes.