LA TERESITA Health Score — Tampa, FL

3248 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa, FL 336071851

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 7/23/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
D
58 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Tampa restaurants score 91 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 5 minor issues found

Inspected July 23, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
3
Minor
5

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

LA TERESITA's most recent inspection on July 23, 2026 found 12 violations including 4 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D).

The most recent inspection of LA TERESITA on July 23, 2026 found 12 violations: 4 high-risk, 3 moderate, and 5 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

LA TERESITA was last inspected on July 23, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

LA TERESITA's ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 99% of Tampa restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 12 violations at LA TERESITA: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 3. Food protection, cross-contamination. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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