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CASA TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE

With 7 inspections documented, CASA TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating in BOCA RATON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522682

  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised operator to stored properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. Admin Complaint
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomato salsa 54F cooling at 4:00; cooling since 10:30. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/9/25 Hector Gutierrez Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937467

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook line Case of unwashed avocados with cut avocados. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Multiple boxes with unwashed lettuce over cut vegetables, sauces etc. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked beef at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since yesterday, cooked beans at 3:10pm (55F cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato paste Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees grabbing soiled towels multiple times and then grabbing clean utensils and ready to eat food. Employees washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Flip top cooler #1 Raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp containers over cut vegetables. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised operator to stored properly Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red sauces 9/8 Salsa verde 9/6 Chicken sauce 9/9 Cheese sauce 9/9 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked beef at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since yesterday, cooked beans at 3:10pm (55F cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 Sour cream 48F cold holding , cheese 48F cold holding Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 Sour cream 48F cold holding , cheese 48F cold holding Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Flip top cooler #1 across from stovetop raw chicken 48F cold holding, raw beef 48F cold holding. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stovetop Chicken stock 133F hot holding Under steam table , cooked beans 106F hot holding, cooked rice 105F hot holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to be reheated to 165F++ **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler #2 Red sauce at 2:32pm ( 52F cooling) since 10am, at 3:25pm same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/9/25 Hector Gutierrez Warning

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727399

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line 9 grouper 7 salmon 42°F thawed and not taken out of reduced oxygen package.operator stated thawed earlier this morning, held more than four hours thawed in package. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of salsa stored on floor. Discussed with operator that food items should be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In kitchen, ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 67°F with in use knives. Discussed with operator that standing water should be at least 135°F.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat drink mixes. Discussed with operator that ready to eat items should be stored above raw chicken.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, cut tomatoes date marked 6/1/25 and use date by 6/9/25. Not discarded after 7 days. Operator discarded cut tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line 9 grouper 7 salmon 42°F thawed and not taken out of reduced oxygen package.operator stated thawed earlier this morning, held more than four hours thawed in package.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by prep area in kitchen blocked with blender parts. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727087

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn or in disrepair in middle of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obserbed ice build up in wall in freezer on door and shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed shelves in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth in front of cook line on bottom shelves not in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739235

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near cook line has accumulation of black substance. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area in disrepair. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles throughout cook line / kitchen heavily soiled. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at dish area not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed (semi frozen raw salmon )reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon held in walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator cut open fish packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater on top of box of tortilla chips in dry storage area . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn or in disrepair in middle of cook line. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall outside in hallway behind cook line damaged. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obserbed ice build up in wall in freezer on door and shelves. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line knives stored between cracks of the tables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster and provided to operator. Operator posted Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies bathroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters next to steam table heavily soiled with dust . Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Observed shelves in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed near cook line; stickers still on avocados after being prepped. Told operator wash avocados before cutting. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at bar area lid open on fruit tray. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth in front of cook line on bottom shelves not in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans observed; #1. Observed in front of cook line 4 cans of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. #2.Observed in front of cook line ; 1 can of 46 oz pineapple juice. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed near prep station: prepped salsa stored in trash can. Operator placed moved salsa to approved containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler salsa prepared 11/11/24. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler prepped salsa marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution 200+ppm. Operator remade another bucket to 100 ppm chlorine . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Printed clean up procedures, operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455565

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen prep table at 2 compartment prep sink- observed bucket of chopped parsley being stored on the floor. Operator removed bucket of chopped parsley from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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.provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at food dry storage shelf- observed hand washing sink being blocked by 10 gallon bucket. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1: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 operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360577

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer, manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted new hand wash signs through out kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen solid chicken on tray in kitchen thawing out on counter, chef moved to frozen chicken to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored on top shelf in kitchen, not covered exposed to dust and other contamination.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on cook line at beef, steak (46-47F - Cold Holding), chefmoved to working cooler
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.