Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified using DBPR internal system expired 2-1-2026 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled with food debris **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all Reach in cooler, and shelving soiled in kitchen, **Warning**
23-03-4
52
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board in kitchen is grooved at time of inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor missing parts of tiles at time of inspection.
36-12-4
67
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
45
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and outside of microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in back kitchen area of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked frozen foods in reach-in-freezer uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - 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
24-05-4
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Torn gasket on reach-in-cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
61
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs sitting on top of plantains in tall reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen landing on prep table, cutting boards and small grill. Operator is sanitizing and cleaning. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water-hoes was connected to hand sink in front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. VIOLATION DUE BY: August 15, 2023 **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease, outside of microwave soiled and outside of food containers soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 3 flies in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork on top of bread in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in a nonfood-grade bag in rice cooker.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, microwave and reach-in-cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water hose connected to hand sink near back kitchen door and cooking utensils stored inside hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on top shelf in back kitchen area
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease, microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Not inverted on shelf in back kitchen area
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area counter
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant.
How does Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petracca Latin Grill Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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