Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
61
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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.
08B-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in front line and bar area with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in dry storage goods area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
43
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - 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.
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign adjacent to Dish machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on front cook line Reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located over front line cook Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to dry pantry racks.
22-20-5
64
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled meat grinder blade. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Washed knife at Employee handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit kitchen door, next to ice machine **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice buckets and containers in back kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa stored on floor in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Employee handwash sink and wall adjacent to griddle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher dish baskets soiled at three compartment sink area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in keg Reach in cooler at bar area **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt and flour in dry storage shelf, back kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
13
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the bar next to the mixes. Operator removed chemical . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Above cook line
36-62-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 100 ppm chlorine employee remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. La costena nachos jalapeño peppers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee ran in dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee fill water in container **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. La costena nachos jalapeño peppers stored on can rack. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over butter and olives walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
37
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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.provided by email - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 by email - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
74
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill.
How does Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mosaic Senor Tequila Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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