CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST
27 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 330306014
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: tomato salsa (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator; less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice to fully submerge. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bouillon container; styrofoam cup.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage closet. Operator secured with rope during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat and purse stored above flour container. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bouillon on floor next to reach in freezer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers in lobby.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across reach in freezer.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen entrance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:08 PM.
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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.