CASA MARIA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
A1A Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32084
Whispering Oaks
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 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).