ADRIANA'S MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
4048 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 8134400543
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach by reach in cooler to the right of steam tables
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025044891 | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019048414 | Jul 24, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce in standing cooler next to storage area.manager moved items.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach by reach in cooler to the right of steam tables
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large garbage can was blocking the handsink at the bar area, employee moved garbage can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of whole fish sitting in handwashing sink next to mop sink, manager moved the fish out of the sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.observed no employee Reporting agreement for Maria Alcon Alcon, provided operator with Food Employee Reporting Agreement and he had employee fill out the agreement.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor next to small reach in cooler to the right of the hot holding table., and a box of fryer oil on the floor next to storage shelf close to the rear kitchen exit door, operator moved items.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid to dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small cooler next to hot holding table, Manager said he will get it fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of fish sitting in hand sink next to mop sink with no running water, manager removed and placed in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked in front line Reach in cooler. Employee added date during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cuts located at three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located adjacent to three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs, raw beef, and chorizo in front line Reach in freezer not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on front line prep table, front line Reach in cooler, and next to flat top grill.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 6, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 2, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on ceiling wall next to rear kitchen exit adjacent to hood system. 4 live roaches on ceiling wall over front line Reach in cooler. 2 live roaches behind metal wall next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roaches behind on kitchen floor beneath front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 4 live roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor if bar area beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach over kitchen three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wheel of Reach in cooler on front line cook. 1 live roach on floor adjacent to water heater. 6 live roaches on door hinge to "employees only" kitchen door.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 2 roach eggs on floor beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 3 roach eggs on floor of bar area. 4 roach egg on floor adjacent to water heater. 8 roach eggs inside water heater tray.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 24 dead roaches on floor of bar area. 1 dead roach inside beer Reach in cooler in bar area. 2 dead roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 38 dead roaches on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 14 dead roaches beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 11 dead roaches on floor adjacent to water heater. 21 dead roaches inside water heater tray. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler gasket adjacent to water heater. 9 dead roaches on door frame to "employees only" kitchen door. 1 dead roach on floor to rear exit to establishment.
Apr 30, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on ceiling wall next to rear kitchen exit adjacent to hood system. 4 live roaches on ceiling wall over front line Reach in cooler. 2 live roaches behind metal wall next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roaches behind on kitchen floor beneath front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 4 live roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor if bar area beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach over kitchen three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wheel of Reach in cooler on front line cook. 1 live roach on floor adjacent to water heater. 6 live roaches on door hinge to "employees only" kitchen door.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 2 roach eggs on floor beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 3 roach eggs on floor of bar area. 4 roach egg on floor adjacent to water heater. 8 roach eggs inside water heater tray.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 24 dead roaches on floor of bar area. 1 dead roach inside beer Reach in cooler in bar area. 2 dead roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 38 dead roaches on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 14 dead roaches beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 11 dead roaches on floor adjacent to water heater. 21 dead roaches inside water heater tray. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler gasket adjacent to water heater. 9 dead roaches on door frame to "employees only" kitchen door. 1 dead roach on floor to rear exit to establishment.
Apr 28, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on ceiling wall next to rear kitchen exit adjacent to hood system. 4 live roaches on ceiling wall over front line Reach in cooler. 2 live roaches behind metal wall next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roaches behind on kitchen floor beneath front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 4 live roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor if bar area beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach over kitchen three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wheel of Reach in cooler on front line cook. 1 live roach on floor adjacent to water heater. 6 live roaches on door hinge to "employees only" kitchen door.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 2 roach eggs on floor beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 3 roach eggs on floor of bar area. 4 roach egg on floor adjacent to water heater. 8 roach eggs inside water heater tray.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 24 dead roaches on floor of bar area. 1 dead roach inside beer Reach in cooler in bar area. 2 dead roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 38 dead roaches on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 14 dead roaches beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 11 dead roaches on floor adjacent to water heater. 21 dead roaches inside water heater tray. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler gasket adjacent to water heater. 9 dead roaches on door frame to "employees only" kitchen door. 1 dead roach on floor to rear exit to establishment.
Apr 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds at Employee handwash sink on front line. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag on front line warmer. Tortillas stored in multiple shopping bags on front line Reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on ceiling wall next to rear kitchen exit adjacent to hood system. 4 live roaches on ceiling wall over front line Reach in cooler. 2 live roaches behind metal wall next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roaches behind on kitchen floor beneath front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 4 live roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor if bar area beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach over kitchen three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wheel of Reach in cooler on front line cook. 1 live roach on floor adjacent to water heater. 6 live roaches on door hinge to "employees only" kitchen door.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 2 roach eggs on floor beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 3 roach eggs on floor of bar area. 4 roach egg on floor adjacent to water heater. 8 roach eggs inside water heater tray.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 50F, Operator relocated to freezer for quick cool, retempt to 34F at 12:37pm.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine at bare area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet of deep fryer on front line cook. 24 dead roaches on floor of bar area. 1 dead roach inside beer Reach in cooler in bar area. 2 dead roaches beneath small broiler located over front line Reach in cooler. 38 dead roaches on floor beneath Reach in cooler on front line cook. 14 dead roaches beneath kitchen three compartment sink. 11 dead roaches on floor adjacent to water heater. 21 dead roaches inside water heater tray. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler gasket adjacent to water heater. 9 dead roaches on door frame to "employees only" kitchen door. 1 dead roach on floor to rear exit to establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on front line prep table.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pinkish mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged white onions stored on floor. Operator moved onions during inspection.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over shrimp inside the single door reach in cooler. The chicken was relocated to the bottom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to wrap tortilla shells. On the cook line.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched phone and began working with food preparation discussed with employee the importance of hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat vegetables reach in glass cooler. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce reach in cooler glass cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter Cooked at 12:00 am at night Stop sale beans 74 f held over night no temperatures taken. Did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 6 hours. Cooked peppers 68 f held over night did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 6 hours cooked peppers was held on prep table over night.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for operator to sign and employee to sign
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook beef cook pork not dated reach in cooler.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Wrong test kit restaurant uses chlorine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On main prep table.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor in back area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.