CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST
27 N KROME AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on preparation table.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on top of the reach in cooler by the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee removed and took it to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6: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/ Repeat Violation
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked rice inside the reach in freezer not date market.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 4 foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. Operator was advised to stop using this equipment until it is fixed.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of the grill is not working properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Equipment in poor repair .Observed standing water at the bottom of the reach in cooler in front of the grill. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed stuffed jalapeños date marked on 9/5/2024. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of the grill is not working properly. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container broken. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Observed wiping cloth chlorine l improperly stored on top of the reach in freezer. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked food inside the reach in cooler. 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 stuffed jalapeños date marked on 9/5/2024. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitation was +400 ppm. Employee adjusted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-05-6: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/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection. Warning
- 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 aria Hernandez, Rosa Hernandez, Margarita Alvarado 6/2024 expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Repeat Violation
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's bathroom. Sign was provided. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed peppers inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from the hot water pipe under the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed peppers inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to reach in freezer. Operator secured it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating from an open container while preparing tortillas.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor next to the fryer. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop touching the rice . Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men bathroom. Operator placed a sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed jalapeños inside the reach in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table and next to the steam table.
- 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 stuffed jalapeños and beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was cooked Friday. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meat (60 F - Cold Holding); beans (51 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (52 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food were cooked yesterday. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meat (60 F - Cold Holding); beans (51 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (52 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food were cooked yesterday. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator washed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).