CASA FRIDA INC

5441-43 N FEDERAL HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between front line flip top reach in combo units, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at Cookline, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Above ware washing station.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - Can storage Shelf; 6lbs Chefs Quality Garbonzo Beans
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar; Soda gun nozzle, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528867

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles not labeled with common name.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528812

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - guacamole with tomatoes (44-48F); diced tomatoes (44-48F); sour cream (44-48F); pico (44-48F). Per operator items have been in unit approximately 3-4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Cookline flip top - all items in ice bath - guacamole with tomato 44-45F, pico 44-45F, sour cream 46-48F, cut lettuce 41F, cheese 41F, raw chicken 41F. Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in to quick chill. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By cookline hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341985

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fans. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop hanging - touching back/piping of dish machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator stated they would use main dish machine until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - guacamole with tomatoes (44-48F); diced tomatoes (44-48F); sour cream (44-48F); pico (44-48F). Per operator items have been in unit approximately 3-4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By cookline hand sink. 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. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Shelf liner with clean plates visibly soiled. - Bar soda gun and holster soiled. Warning
  • 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning