CASA TAPAS AND CANTINA
2705 APALACHEE PKWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 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 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator properly placed ice scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in ware washing area.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils facing up on drying rack.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 46F Lettuce 45F Guacamole 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler on ice bath during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2024
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 10/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 46F, beef skewers 47F, white fish 47F, butter 47F, pork 47F, rice 46F, black beans 47F, white rice 45F at 3:30 in walk in cooler. Ambient temperature 43F. Per employee had cooler door open at 1:00 for food delivery. New temperatures at 4:20: sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 47F, rice 45F, black beans 45F, white rice 45F. Ambient temperature 41F. Manager began storing all food items in ice during inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area and dish area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from food dehydrater.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near soda dispensers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler with establishment salads.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink near dishwasher.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright. Also observed lids for take out containers stored upright near servers line.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane can stored near sugar and foil.
- 16-52-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash water at 86°F, 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co 2 tanks not secured, near soda dispensers.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates, pans not stored inverted throughout kitchen area.
- 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 keys on prep table near cooks area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken near cooks area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle and pour chemicals in bottle , then make a drink for customer, no hand wash.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, cut tomatoes 46F in far expo.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex and alcohol in spray bottles stored near bread and clean plates.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a clear mug in hand washing sink in cooks area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
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 10/24/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured properly near office.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted throughout kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler front line not keeping food cold.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded chicken in reach in cooler not covered.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, black beans, red beans, corn starch not labeled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, tomatoes 45F, cucumbers 45F, carrots 48F, garlic in oil 46F in expo cooler, front line. Per manager items placed 2 hours ago. Manager moved all items to another expo cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked opened more than 24 hours ago.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near microwave. Owner placed paper towels in dispenser. 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 meatballs and shredded chicken in walk in cooler not date marked prepared day before, per manager.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).