LA GIRALDILLA TAMPA

dba EPDUSA INC

About this restaurant

La Giraldilla Tampa is a seating restaurant located at 1003 W Hillsborough Ave in Tampa with 45 seats. The restaurant serves Cuban cuisine and offers dishes including paellas, lobster, and pizza cubana, with online ordering available through multiple platforms. According to social media, the establishment features live music and karaoke on select evenings.

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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: 1003 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Phone: 813-644-7076
DBPR District: District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code): Holmes (code 30)
Seating: 45 seats

License

License Number: SEA3911119
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Feb 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Sep 29, 2025

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Sep 30, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied	0	1	17	18
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V36 ×3 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13533022 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 29, 2025	Routine - Food	Administrative complaint recommended	6	9	26	41
Violations Found H · V02 ×2 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 ×2 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 ×2 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 ×5 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×4 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×3 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas B · V51 ×2 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13471204 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 24, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	8	13	21
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 ×4 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13470279 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Jul 23, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	1	8	13	22
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 ×4 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13470056 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Jul 23, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	1	8	14	23
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 ×4 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13468339 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Jul 22, 2025	Complaint Full	Emergency order recommended	10	9	14	33
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 ×3 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V14 ×4 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×4 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 ×5 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 ×4 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13464739 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full