Lina's Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
14819 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 234 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity and faced an active enforcement situation in September 2024 when inspectors returned on five consecutive days finding repeated non-compliance with emergency orders. Fire inspections documented a blocked exit with trash blocking the back kitchen door. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines.
Most recent closure: September 3, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065932 | $400.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2019016858 | $400.00 | Mar 21, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Trash can and box in front of back kitchen exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections32 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lina's Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lina's Restaurant in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between September 10, 2024 and September 13, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Lina's Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Lina's Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Lina's Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- Lina's Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on September 3, 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 Lina's Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lina's Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lina's Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Lina's Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Lina's Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lina's Restaurant in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Riviera Restaurant (2020).
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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).
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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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