CASA TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised operator to stored properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomato salsa 54F cooling at 4:00; cooling since 10:30. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/9/25 Hector Gutierrez Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Same. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked beef at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since yesterday, cooked beans at 3:10pm (55F cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato paste Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees grabbing soiled towels multiple times and then grabbing clean utensils and ready to eat food. Employees washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Flip top cooler #1 Raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp containers over cut vegetables. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised operator to stored properly Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red sauces 9/8 Salsa verde 9/6 Chicken sauce 9/9 Cheese sauce 9/9 Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked beef at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since yesterday, cooked beans at 3:10pm (55F cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 Sour cream 48F cold holding , cheese 48F cold holding Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 Sour cream 48F cold holding , cheese 48F cold holding Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Flip top cooler #1 across from stovetop raw chicken 48F cold holding, raw beef 48F cold holding. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stovetop Chicken stock 133F hot holding Under steam table , cooked beans 106F hot holding, cooked rice 105F hot holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to be reheated to 165F++ Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler #2 Red sauce at 2:32pm ( 52F cooling) since 10am, at 3:25pm same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/9/25 Hector Gutierrez Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook line Case of unwashed avocados with cut avocados. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Multiple boxes with unwashed lettuce over cut vegetables, sauces etc. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans observed; #1. Observed in front of cook line 4 cans of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. #2.Observed in front of cook line ; 1 can of 46 oz pineapple juice. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed near prep station: prepped salsa stored in trash can. Operator placed moved salsa to approved containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler salsa prepared 11/11/24. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler prepped salsa marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution 200+ppm. Operator remade another bucket to 100 ppm chlorine . Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Printed clean up procedures, operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near cook line has accumulation of black substance. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles throughout cook line / kitchen heavily soiled. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at dish area not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Commercially processed (semi frozen raw salmon )reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon held in walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator cut open fish packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater on top of box of tortilla chips in dry storage area . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn or in disrepair in middle of cook line. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall outside in hallway behind cook line damaged. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obserbed ice build up in wall in freezer on door and shelves. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line knives stored between cracks of the tables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster and provided to operator. Operator posted Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies bathroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters next to steam table heavily soiled with dust . Warning

Basic - Observed shelves in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed near cook line; stickers still on avocados after being prepped. Told operator wash avocados before cutting. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at bar area lid open on fruit tray. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth in front of cook line on bottom shelves not in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Placed on side to sent back to vendor Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese dip, cooked chicken and flan (46F - Cold Holding) more than six hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler at cheese dip, cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding), more than six hours. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for ice scope Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back preparea Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. I walk in freezer Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook moved and cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Uncovered food stored taco shells on top shelf under air vent with dust. Warning

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

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Gallon of orange container in the drink ice. At ice machine Warning

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Gallon of orange juice store finding ice-in ice machine, manager removed items. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled egg over cooked beef and soup,cook over eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at chicken, beef (49-52F - Cold Holding), chef states that it's filled after lunch approximately 2 hours ago, moved items to working unit and called for maintenance Walk in cooler at beef, cooked beef, tomato (47-51F - Cold Holding), chef stated that items were out on the counter during rush hour for approximately 1 hour then returned to cooler to cool down. Items were Putin freezer and was instructed for the maintenance person to also check walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved items to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by back prep has holes . Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (56°F - Cold Holding) Observed at wait station. Salsa was in a metal pan which was in an ice bath with ice not reaching up the sides of the container. Operator added more ice that filled up the sides. #2: half and half (50°F - Cold Holding); milk (49°F - Cold Holding) Observed in reach-in cooler at wait station. Ambient temperature of cooler is 50°F. Cooler door does not close all the way. Operator states less than 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler and will call for service. #3: cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator states that refrigerator isn't working and that all items are on ice. Advised operator to add bags of ice on top of food as well to ensure items stay below 41°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped out most of solution and added more water to dilute concentration of chlorine. Retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soda machine grate. Operator moved to a metal container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning