Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa

Last inspected:

4511 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624
Overview

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 235 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Between August 2 and August 7, 2024, inspectors returned on five consecutive days and found continued non-compliance with an active emergency order before the facility complied on August 8. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines. Employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and proper hand/arm washing are the top recurring violations.

Most recent closure: August 1, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
241Violations
1Closures
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024047408 $400.00 Aug 1, 2024 Tampa
3--2022008438 $160.00 Jan 26, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa under active enforcement?
Records show 6 emergency order inspections between August 1, 2024 and August 8, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on August 1, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa had?
Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa find?
Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
Conga's Latin Cafe & Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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