Casselberry, Seminole County

SANTA ROSA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1436 SR 436 UNIT 1064, Casselberry, FL 32707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Casselberry
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 24397403

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - raw beef stored in retail bag in metalfrio solutions cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24397405

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of orange liquid stored in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24397406

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

32-04-4

Detail 24397408

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restroom Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24397402

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 24397404

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - mop sink

14-69-4

Detail 24397401

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway.

10-12-5

Detail 24397399

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored on ice machine. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24397400

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler next to ice machine.

29-11-4

Detail 24397407

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24051378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 49° - raw beef 48° - both items less 4 hours - operator placed in ice bath Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24051376

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

31A-09-4

Detail 24051377

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24051373

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restroom Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24051375

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen area. - back door near restrooms Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 24051374

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23727496

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -all raw meats including shrimp, beef, pork, and chicken. Stored on same shelf in containers stacked on top of each other. No adequate separation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

03F-02-5

Detail 23727493

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -shredded lettuce, operator states less than 1 hour after being removed from refrigeration - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23727497

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at bar inaccessible due to sanitizer bucket being stored in sink basin - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23727494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's restroom door does not remain fully closed - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 23727495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -silicone spatula blades damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23727491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door in kitchen -rear door by mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23727492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -bins of chips stored on floor in ice machine room - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-17-4

Detail 23721177

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee washed hands for less than 15 seconds after preparing food on multiple accounts

09-01-4

Detail 23721188

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee removing warm taco shells from oven with bear hands -employee using bare hands to top taco shell with meat and cheese

12A-20-4

Detail 23721184

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee failed to use soap to wash hands on multiple accounts

08A-02-6

Detail 23721185

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef stored with RTE washed/pealed onion

08A-20-5

Detail 23721173

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -all raw meats including shrimp, beef, pork, and chicken. Stored on same shelf in containers stacked on top of each other. No adequate separation

01B-02-5

Detail 23721183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Salsa dated 4/20 49F

03A-02-5

Detail 23721176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23721180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -shredded lettuce, operator states less than 1 hour after being removed from refrigeration

03D-06-5

Detail 23721187

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. -salsa dated 4/20 49F

31A-09-4

Detail 23721189

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at bar inaccessible due to sanitizer bucket being stored in sink basin

32-04-4

Detail 23721181

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's restroom door does not remain fully closed

40-06-5

Detail 23721174

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on tops of box of single service items

14-10-4

Detail 23721186

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -silicone spatula blades damaged

35B-01-4

Detail 23721182

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door in kitchen -rear door by mop sink

08B-38-4

Detail 23721179

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bins of chips stored on floor in ice machine room

33-16-4

Detail 23721178

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 23721175

Basic - Stored food not covered. -washed/pealed onion not covered during storage in walk in cooler

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23243172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded lettuce 51F, operator states lettuce is thrown away every 45 minutes. Advised operator to put lettuce portions on time plan.

22-02-4

Detail 23243170

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -green cutting board soiled

03F-10-5

Detail 23243175

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -no time plan for lettuce left out at ambient air temperature, provided operator with time as a public health control form -helped operator complete time as a public heath control form Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23243173

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles in dining room, 2 damaged 1 missing

08B-47-4

Detail 23243171

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -large drums of chips directly stored on floor

31B-04-4

Detail 23243174

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No handwashing sign as HWS next to dish pit

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 22743946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso (94f-120f - Hot Holding) < 1 hour Manager put into deep pan to make contact with water in steam well. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 22743949

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22743947

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

31B-04-4

Detail 22743948

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink next to triple sink

16-46-4

Detail 22743945

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22458535

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit for bar triple sink

23-24-4

Detail 22458532

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk in cooler door handle

24-07-4

Detail 22458533

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - bar beverage items stored in closet in men's bathroom

14-69-4

Detail 22458534

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - two door reach in freezer

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 22001391

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. Cook line drawers. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22001394

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to clean food storage containers. Kitchen. Prep table shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22001392

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 22001393

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 22001390

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door.

23-03-4

Detail 22001395

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21501909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21501908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21267026

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

53B-02-5

Detail 21267030

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21267032

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

16-21-4

Detail 21267027

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 21267029

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

35B-01-4

Detail 21267033

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

05-09-4

Detail 21267028

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door holding unit in hallway.

24-18-4

Detail 21267031

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and knives stored on prep table across from 3 compartment sink.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 20907164

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. Gallon milk open 2 days prior per operator.

22-02-4

Detail 20907163

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

35B-01-4

Detail 20907165

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

Dec 22, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 20744378

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to dish machine

35B-01-4

Detail 20744379

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door