CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL
2325 28ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager added more tablets and remade solution, tested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chorizo stored in same container as arepa in reach-in cooler across from cookline. Discussed with employee to separate items. Employee placed items in separate containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); beef stew (49F – Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); beef stew (49F – Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. three compartment sink sanitizer at improper PPM. Educated manager on using test strips. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. One new employee without employee reporting agreement. Inspector provided a blank form to operator to have new employee made aware and to sign in understanding responsibilities. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. One employee hired over 3 months without food handler training. Antonio Alonzo **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, prepared arepas, and carnitas meat not date marked inside walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager who had items date marked. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front bar blocked **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to reach-in cooler across from cookline line line soiled **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line soiled **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cookline line. Exterior of reach-in cooler with old food debris/grease. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing white reach-in freezer soiled with frozen food debris. Double door standing reach-in cooler soiled with food debris **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:02 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.