CASA TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC
3601 PLACID LAKES BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
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 4/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sliced jalapeños. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw onions. Operator removed chicken and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on top of dishwasher. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site 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/. At commencement of inspection there were four employees present. Operator had an emergency and could not be at location. 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. Provided operator forms, and employee signed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
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 2/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present between wall and walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface at microwave. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of tomatoes not stored correctly. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall where soda lines come through wall. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at waiting station. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.: tested at 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station under reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment under pre table. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface at microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.: tested at 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Service tech with Dishwasher company at location. Operator is using triple sink. Service tech states sanitizer expired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment under pre table. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall where soda lines come through wall.
- 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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment bottom of prep table. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at mixer , knife behind conduit. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, where soda lines go from one unit to the other room. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.: light covers soiled.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on bottom of shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 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. JG 10/2020
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at soda area near ceiling where lines go from one room to another.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in female restroom. Operator placed sign at location. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Whipped topping: container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered. Operator removed from dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment , shelves in kitchen. 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. Chicken and beef in reach in freezer, not date marked. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).