Leah's Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
6203 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610Leah's Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 279 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fire safety violations. Recurring compliance issues center on ventilation, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces, with inspection records showing a pattern of warning-level violations followed by callback compliance over the past five years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Leah's Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Leah's Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Leah's Cafe in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
91
The food establishment did not register as a Food Facility with the United States
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to beginning of manufacturing/processing, packing or holding
food for consumption in the United States. 5K-4.002(D) F.A.C., 21 CFR 1, Subpart H.
The Entity has not registered as a Food Facility with the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). Instructions were provided for Entity to begin registration process.
o
92
Packaged foods not labeled as required in the Code of Federal Regulations. 21
CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, 9 CFR 381.
Nutrition Facts Panel on the Peanut bar does not meet the current FDA requirements for
formatting and contents.
o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted to perform routine inspection. The Entity was found not to be operating at time of visit. Owner was contacted and
the inspection will be scheduled for a later date when they return to process.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Leah's Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Leah's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Leah's Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Leah's Cafe in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Leah's Cafe in Tampa had?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Leah's Cafe in Tampa find?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Leah's Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Leah's Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- When was Leah's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Leah's Cafe in Tampa had?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Leah's Cafe in Tampa find?
- Leah's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Leah's Cafe in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Leah's Cafe in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
Nearby Establishments to Leah's Cafe
Poor Inspection Records Near Tampa
Stories You May Have Missed Tampa
Tampa's La Ceibena Shut Down for Roach Activity, Ordered Vacated by April 30
State inspectors emergency-closed La Ceibena on W Flora St in Tampa on April 29, 2026, citing active roach activity insi…
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).
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Leah's Cafe. How we collect and verify this data.