Lona in Tampa
Last inspected:
700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602LONA in Tampa has received 24 inspections on record between June 2022 and October 2025, documenting 85 total violations—averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, with employee health reporting and policy violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections (June 2022, March 2023, January 2025, November 2024), proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in 3 recent inspections (April 2023, April 2024, October 2025), and shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections (June 2022, March 2023, January 2025). The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 resulted in one basic violation and "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition. A prior inspection on April 3, 2024 issued a formal Warning for high-priority violations including improper hand and arm washing, improper cooking temperatures, and missing consumer advisory; that facility subsequently received a call-back inspection on April 15, 2024 with zero violations and complied status.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lona in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Lona in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Lona in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lona in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lona in Tampa last inspected?
- Lona in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lona in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lona in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lona in Tampa had?
- Lona in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lona in Tampa find?
- Lona in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lona in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Lona in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lona in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lona in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lona in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Garrison Tavern (2019).
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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).
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.
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