MI CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of tomato sauce.

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. Manager provided 4 food handler certificates Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles next to 3 compartment sink not labeled.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to rice cooker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with chicken cracked, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep tables, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberry above chicken in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.

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. Manager provided 3 food handler certifications. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drinks on shelf above soda boxes.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.

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.dish machine tested 0 ppm, primed tested 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F, operator placed deeper in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink.

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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of coconut, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep tables, employee removed at time of inspections. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks facing up, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45 F, pico 44 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+, operator remade tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of coconut shavings. Operator removed at time of inspection.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef held over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer held on shelf over vegetables and beef. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser in dish area. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at beverage station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in on top of reach in cooler in silverware holder. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse, wallet and phone on top of reach in cooler at dar and bar top.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken of reach in cooler at beverage area next to ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler and French fries on floor in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk container of rice. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow sanitizer stored on prep sink near dish area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink near dish area

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor in kitchen

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed blue wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line under stove raw beef over corn dogs and raw beef and raw shrimp over cut green peppers and onions. Operator had employee move raw items to be stored under ready to eat food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wipe gloves on wiping cloth and then continued working and cutting raw beef. Observed employee at Dish machine going from dirty to clean dishes and no glove change. Discussed with manager and manager discussed with employees proper hand washing Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 49 °F, cut leafy greens 45 °F. Discussed proper cold holding with operator and gave suggestions to rearrange items in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at salsa reach in cooler next to ice machine stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander in hand wash sink behind bar used to drain glasses. Spoke with operator that Handwash sinks are to be used for hand washing only.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink behind bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cell phone on shelf with clean equipment and utensils by back door in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salsa reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line torn. Ice bucket in disrepair

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor next to prep table in kitchen by back door.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink next to cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler on cook line torn and soiled. Reach in cooler next to ice machine soiled gaskets.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Aluminum containers used for taco shells on cook line

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on back prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket.