La Casona Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
5709 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603La Casona Restaurant in Tampa operates under Risk Level 2 with 80 seats and averaged 4.6 violations per inspection across 24 inspections between April 2022 and November 2025, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 11 of 24 inspections, establishing a dominant pattern across the entire record. Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 4 inspections, including failures in proper hand and arm washing techniques cited in May 2025 and April 2022. Food contact surface cleanliness violations were recorded in at least 5 inspections. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 identified 9 violations—six of which appear to be duplicates of shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and chemical storage citations—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Casona Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
La Casona Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
La Casona Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Casona Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- La Casona Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Casona Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Casona Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has La Casona Restaurant in Tampa had?
- La Casona Restaurant in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Casona Restaurant in Tampa find?
- La Casona Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Casona Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, La Casona Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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.
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