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PETRACCA LATIN GRILL RESTAURANT

6729 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-326-2982

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916322
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in back of kitchen by hand sink, operator removed them and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled with food debris
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2026 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all Reach in cooler, and shelving soiled in kitchen,
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified using DBPR internal system expired 2-1-2026
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in back of kitchen by hand sink, operator removed them and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled with food debris
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all Reach in cooler, and shelving soiled in kitchen,
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink my kitchen back door. Operator replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods in reach in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board in kitchen is grooved at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor missing parts of tiles at time of inspection.
Basic/36-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Basic/35B-05-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked food. Discussed with operator safety refrigeration storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and outside of microwave
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inspector observed pots stored outside in back of kitchen. Operator is bringing pots inside
Basic/24-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 2023
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in back kitchen area of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Stored food not covered. Cooked frozen foods in reach-in-freezer uncovered
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Torn gasket on reach-in-cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation

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.