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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (61F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (61F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands In the three compartment sink. Coach employee.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with black containers. Manager removed black containers **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage closet. Coached manager.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipments. Observed floor soiled under reach in freezer and reach in coolers.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed near cook line. Coached manager.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in the dinning area. Employee cleaned reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not label at dining area dry storage. Manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:30 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.