MARIANA'S THE STINKY ROSE
2649 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-270-8432
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found underneath dishmachine area. Employee eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in wait station
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over lasagna in walk in cooler.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found underneath dishmachine area. Employee eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area near cook line above prep table. Discussed with operator.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Acetaminophen on food storage shelf in pizza area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pan containing "midol" and burn relief cream stored on shelf above prep table and above containers of cooking oil in kitchen. Manager removed medicine from shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter at room temperature in server station: butter packets (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets were placed on the counter approximately two hours prior. Inspector had manager move the butter packets into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored directly beside cans containing pineapple on shelf behind front counter. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
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. Several new employees working in kitchen without food handler training who have not been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided copy of the employee health reporting agreement to manager during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pan containing Parmesan cheese inside refrigerated make-table at cookline.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Box fan at kitchen entrance soiled with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of four pans on clean dish rack near cookline.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe below handwash sink at cookline drains onto the floor when washing hands.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in mop sinks area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter flour mixture (49F - Cold Holding) operator states the roux was made less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed roux in ice bath.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler in cook line area in front of stove. sausage (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) Pizza reach in cooler at front counter area. Operator moved items to ice bath/reach in cooler to chill.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used as scoops in bulk seasonings
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons stored over fried eggplant in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
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.