CASA MEXICANA RESTAURANT INC
CASA MEXICANA RESTAURANT INC in TAMPA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
7730 PALM RIVER RD SUITE 300
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938189
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt in reach in cooler over establishment food. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line near fryer. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt in kitchen.
- 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 beef in walk in cooler. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. 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. Cooked potatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwash sink in kitchen shut off. Employee turned on at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 2/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862708
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on shelf over reach in cooler and in shelf over clean dishes in kitchen. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line near fryer.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at handwash sink in kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator has hot water shut off at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on at time of inspection.
Inspection Date: 8/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782102
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
- 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 beef in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 3/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531450
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles in prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Talk reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
- 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. Salsa in walk in cooler.
Inspection Date: 10/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381250
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on cutting board in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near fryer.
- 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 pork in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. 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. Chicken burrito in reach in cooler and multiple items in walk in cooler.