CASA MARIA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
A1A Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32084
Whispering Oaks
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line while in preparation . Manager spoke to employee regarding eating in designated area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Flank steak (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Employee stated they did have drawer opened during morning preparation. Employee will place ice on TCS items in drawer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near mop sink without back flow device.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with tools. Employee removed tools and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen. Employee removed from premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed 2 dead roaches. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 3 flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed one flying insect in ware washing area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live Roaches 1 live roach in mop sink. 1 live roach near walk in freezer. Employee killed and removed from premises.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen. Employee removed from premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler under grill with torn gasket. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee will store buckets properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple items raw beef , frozen raw chicken and raw beef on prep table to thaw. Employee removed all food items and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers containing flour, sugar without label on them. Employee placed label on containers. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 3 flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live Roaches 1 live roach in mop sink. 1 live roach near walk in freezer. Employee killed and removed from premises.. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen near walk in cooler soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at entrance of walk in freezer. Employee removed and discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored of table near ware washing. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer door gasket torn on cook line under grill. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored in non food grade to go bags stored in walk in freezer. Employee stated he will place in zip lock bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 no certified food manager available with 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (50F); Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). TCS foods not discarded from prior day stop sale, Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Manager stated they forgot to throw out the foods that were stop sale from yesterday. 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 on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (50F); Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). See StopSale TCS foods not discarded from prior day stop sale, Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Raw steak also has an odor coming from pan. Manager stated they forgot to throw out the foods that were stop sale yesterday. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on drying shelf wet nesting not properly air dried.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on drawer reach in cooler under grill area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of stove on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dishes with stickers still on after washing.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects One flying insect at entrance of kitchen, two flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. 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 more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
- 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 required training expired for multiple employees.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of fabuloso cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on food preparation tables throughout kitchen.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large tub with raw beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and use only manual sanitation until dish machine is sanitizing properly. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit with mold-like substance.
- 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 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector will provide copy of the Eight Food Allergens. Corrected On-Site
- 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 multiple TCS foods made over the weekend not dated. Employee started to date mark foods in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located in bar area. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).