LA TERESITA
dba LA TERESITA INC
About this restaurant
LA TERESITA is a Cuban restaurant located at 3248 W Columbus Dr in Tampa with 600 seats. The family-owned establishment, founded in the 1970s by Cuban immigrants, offers dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and catering services, along with a bakery and banquet facilities. The restaurant serves Cuban and Spanish cuisine at moderate prices and is noted as casual dining in the Tampa Bay area.
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F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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3248 W COLUMBUS DR
TAMPA, FL 336071851 - Phone
- (813)924-3188
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Collier (code 11)
- Seating
- 600 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA3910617
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Feb 5, 2026
| Date | Result | Expand | |||||
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Feb 5, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
×2
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10951221
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Jul 31, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
×3
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13474334
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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