DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CASA LATIN CAFE 2

667 W 25 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87 F. During the inspection employee removed items and discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes stored inside standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork steaks over cooked corn tortillas stored inside 3 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located cooking line.
  • 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 phone stored above prep table at front counter. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
  • 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed item and placed it correctly . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Operator placed a new paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575232

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374272

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in the middle compartment. Educated the operator the correct way to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator fixed the 3 compartment correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the kitchen soiled, and non working containers soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Over the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish stored on the prep table in room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the entrance of the kitchen.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the whole kitchen.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamale (93F - Hot Holding); yuca (123F - Hot Holding) on the steam table. Operator reheated items.
  • 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 form for operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marcelo with an expired employee training.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(23 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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