Willa's in Tampa
Last inspected:
310 North Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606Willa's in Tampa has a problematic compliance record marked by escalating violations and recent formal enforcement action. Over 12 inspections spanning from July 2022 to October 2025, the facility accumulated 80 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection—nearly 29% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across the inspection history, including recurring issues with food contact surfaces (cited in at least 6 inspections), consumer advisory failures (5+ inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4+ inspections), and employee health reporting (3+ inspections). The most significant enforcement action came on August 28, 2025, when an inspection documented 45 violations across all severity levels and an administrative complaint was recommended—a formal escalation indicating potential disciplinary proceedings. The October 29, 2025 inspection followed up on the prior violations with 6 new citations and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, suggesting some corrections were made but compliance remains unresolved. Despite the high violation volume, the facility has not been emergency-closed to date.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Willa's in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Willa's in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections24 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Willa's in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Willa's in Tampa last inspected?
- Willa's in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Willa's in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Willa's in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Willa's in Tampa had?
- Willa's in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Willa's in Tampa find?
- Willa's in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Willa's in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Willa's in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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).
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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