La Creacion Bakery in Tampa

Last inspected:

11258 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33625
Overview

La Creación Bakery in Tampa has accumulated 127 violations across 21 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection, modestly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3, food contact surface violations in at least 8, and consumer advisory violations in at least 7. Shell stock handling violations (raw shellfish sourcing and storage requirements under Florida food code) appeared in 3 separate inspections between October 2024 and April 2024. In February 2025, an inspector documented that cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke had no hood suppression system installed—a fire safety hazard layered with food safety risk. A Warning was issued on September 17, 2025 following an inspection that documented 30 violations including employee health policy failures and improper cooking temperatures. A Call Back inspection on September 22, 2025 found the facility had complied with prior violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
133Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Creacion Bakery in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

La Creacion Bakery in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer and sandwich press machine stored on prep table on cookline.

La Creacion Bakery in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

La Creacion Bakery in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Creacion Bakery in Tampa last inspected?
La Creacion Bakery in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at La Creacion Bakery in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at La Creacion Bakery in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has La Creacion Bakery in Tampa had?
La Creacion Bakery in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Creacion Bakery in Tampa find?
La Creacion Bakery in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has La Creacion Bakery in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, La Creacion Bakery in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has La Creacion Bakery in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Creacion Bakery in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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