La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa
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4815 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 336074507La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed once for roach activity, documented on March 28, 2024, with violations ranging across employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage across multiple follow-up inspections. The facility averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. Employee health policy violations, proper hand and arm washing failures, and food contact surface contamination appear as recurring findings across numerous inspections. The facility received one formal disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 24, 2025 documented 18 violations and was completed with no further action required, though subsequent inspection dispositions have included "Warning Issued" (May 5, 2025) and "Call Back - Complied" (July 10, 2025), indicating ongoing compliance challenges even after the March 2024 emergency closure.
Most recent closure: March 28, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021691 | $400.00 | Mar 28, 2024 | Jacksonville |
La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between March 28, 2024 and March 29, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on March 28, 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 La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa had?
- La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa find?
- La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- La Bamba Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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