Lona in Tampa

Last inspected:

700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Overview

LONA 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.

25Inspections
85Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Lona in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 3.4 violations / inspection 3.4 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

Lona in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: increase in seating from 222 to 270. For reporting purpose only. For reporting purposes only.

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
— 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
— 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
— 2 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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

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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