MOSAIC SENOR TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL
11115 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-280-9955
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back kitchen, landed on plastic wrap box and Reach in cooler cutting board.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023028203 | Apr 6, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $200 |
| 3--2016028669 | May 13, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | $560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frozen chicken wing stored in metal pans above ready to eat frozen fruit, in tall reach in freezer facing the cooks line, manager moved items to appropriate location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind bar with a cutting board inside the sink, employee removed item from sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cooks like, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on counter by soda fountain located closest to cooks line, manager discarded items.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in ware washing drying rack across from dishwasher stacked wet, manager separated pans to dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes used for Co2 soda fountain stored on floor in closet used for soda fountain located next to bar area,manager raised items off the floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and romaine lettuce,above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler, manager moved items accordingly.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef patty stored over box of French fries on front line Reach in freezer. Operator removed raw beef patties during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pesto sauce 109F at 11:57am placed on top of front line ovens at 11:25am reheated to 181F at 12:10pm.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in front line soiled. Soda nozzles inside soda fountain soiled. Interior of soda nozzle of soda gun soiled, located at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in kitchen used for storing wiping cloths. Located adjacent to 3 door Reach in freezer. Operator removed wiping cloths during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in dry storage goods area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in front line and bar area with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drinks on shelf over beverages for customer, located at bar area. Operator relocated all beverages to an approved location during time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and Employee handwash sink on front line. Operator removed knife during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions, green bell peppers, green tomatoes, celery, pineapple, watermelon, potatoes and other produce stored on shelf over Ready to eat salsa, cooked pico, guacamole in Walk in cooler.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. A poster has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to dry pantry racks.
Ceiling tile missing. Located over front line cook Reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on front cook line Reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Cooked ground beef, enchilada sauce, shredded chicken and other cooked foods stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Agave syrup stored on floor of bar area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and Employee handwash sink. Employee removed knife during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign adjacent to Dish machine.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black Mold-like substance on air vent in dish pit area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On dry storage shelf next to three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit kitchen door, next to ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in keg Reach in cooler at bar area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back kitchen, landed on plastic wrap box and Reach in cooler cutting board.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored above raw fish in Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 107F reheated to 137F, pesto 107F reheated to 147F.
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 in Walk in cooler not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled meat grinder blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Washed knife at Employee handwash sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda fountain Ice bin and both Ice machines in back kitchen are soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service containers used as scoops for spices, flour, and salt, in dry storage shelf, back kitchen area. In cooked white rice on front line cook.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in Walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black Mold-like substance on air vent in dish pit area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On dry storage shelf next to three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker and phone charger on shelf above prep table on front line cook.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit kitchen door, next to ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice buckets and containers in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Salsa stored on floor in Walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Employee handwash sink and wall adjacent to griddle.
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 rice bin touching produce.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher dish baskets soiled at three compartment sink area.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Located next to three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in keg Reach in cooler at bar area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt and flour in dry storage shelf, back kitchen area.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the bar next to the mixes. Operator removed chemical.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the walk-in cooler.
Light not functioning. Above cook line
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. La costena nachos jalapeño peppers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: burritos 47 f above pan reach in cooler cooks line employee moved to freezer. 2nd temp 43 f
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 100 ppm chlorine employee remade to 100 ppm
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee ran in dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee fill water in container
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. Manager singed and some employees signed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. La costena nachos jalapeño peppers stored on can rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over butter and olives walk in cooler
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.