LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA

1003 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EPDUSA INC · License: SEA3911119

LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA in Tampa, FL has 53 inspections on record with 585 total violations (11 per inspection) and 5 emergency closures.

53Inspections
585Violations
5Closures

Data current as of July 22, 2025

Emergency Closures (5)

Emergency closure history for LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA
DateReasonReopened
Jul 22, 2025 Roach & rodent activity 08:31:00
Mar 12, 2025 Roach activity N/A
May 24, 2017 Roach activity 14:05:00
Apr 5, 2017 Roach activity 13:08:00
Aug 27, 2015 Rodent activity 09:28:00

Inspection History (53)

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Nov 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Oct 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jul 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
May 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
May 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
Jun 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
V51 Premises clean
May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
May 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 37 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Mar 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 33 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 35 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA has had 5 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 11 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA had?
LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA has had 53 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA ever been shut down?
Yes, LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA has been shut down 5 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA?
The most frequently cited violations at LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

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