CONGA'S LATIN CAFE & RESTAURANT

Name: CONGA'S LATIN CAFE & RESTAURANT
Address: 4511 GUNN HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33624, US
Rating: 0

4511 GUNN HWY, TAMPA, FL 33624

License #3911341

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 27, 2026 · 17 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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CONGA'S LATIN CAFE & RESTAURANT in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 89 total violations — 19 critical, 23 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cut ham 56 F in cold holding unit overnight . Cold holding unit turned off . Manager discarded ham
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in the kitchen . Reviewed with manager safe food storage .
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Outer surface of bulk food containers in back kitchen -soiled shelf under food prep table
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of plastic cups stacked in the front counter area
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the front counter area
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the front counter reach in cooler. Manager placed food inside a designated employee food container
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ( triple sink) . Reviewed with the manager to use hand wash sink to wash hands only . Employee then washed hands in the kitchen hand wash sink
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the shelf in the front counter area . .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut ham 56 F in cold holding unit overnight . Cold holding unit turned off . Manager discarded ham
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils( plates) in the front counter area manager relocated employee drink
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelets on in the front counter area . Employee removed bracelets
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in water 105 F . Manager replaced the water and turned up the temperature at the steam table.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth and cup inside handwashing sink in the front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only . Cup and cloth relocated
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf near sauce in the front counter area . Manager relocated sauces
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach in use is for laundry. Manager purchased bleach for food contact surfaces during the inspection

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine has black mold-like substance.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside front line Reach in cooler. Operator segregated and labeled personal food during time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored on floor adjacent to fryers.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cereal bin touching cereal on front service line. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 containers of black beans thawing in room temperature adjacent to back kitchen Employee handwash sink. Discussed with employee the proper thawing methods. Employee placed both containers inside Reach in cooler to thaw.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with mayo and sauce inside Reach in cooler on front line service counter not labeled. Sugar bin inside kitchen area not labeled.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in kitchen Reach in cooler.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. An educational packet with vomit or diarrhea discharge clean-up plan has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reusable plastic baskets lined with aluminum foil. Both basket and foil liners are soiled with debris.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container inside kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee removed container during time of inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked: yuca, cooked plantains, sliced cheese, sliced ham, ground beef, cooked rice.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical Spray bottle beneath microwave on front service line not labeled.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath center prep table. 1 dead roach on center prep table shelf inside kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches beneath back kitchen Employee handwash sink. 1 dead roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box. 7 dead roach inside Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer along the gasket. 1 dead roach inside Dasani brand Reach in cooler adjacent to womens restroom.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on service line prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Personal drink inside True brand Reach in cooler. Observed employee remove
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on dry storage shelf next to fryer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor beneath Employee handwash sink in back kitchen.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind kitchen prep table next to water heater. Ceiling tile broken in back kitchen over rear door exit.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside True brand Reach in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to fryer rusted.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door to kitchen rear exit torn.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen next to back door exit.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to fryer. 3 live roach on floor in back kitchen beneath electrical box.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing on top of water heater. 1 egg casing inside metal cabinet blest to Employee handwash sink in back kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect poison stored on dry storage shelf inside kitchen next to fryer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of whirlpool brand reach in freezer is soiled. Dry storage shelf next to fryer heavily soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink on front service line used to dump ice.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked for produce inside Reach in cooler in back kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on front service line, prep table shelf beneath Employee handwash sink.