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CASA TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC

3601 PLACID LAKES BLVD · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580345
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10769138
DBPR license3800109

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sliced jalapeños. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#3High Priority08A-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 onions. Operator removed chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on top of dishwasher. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. At commencement of inspection there were four employees present. Operator had an emergency and could not be at location. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator forms, and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.