Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL

2325 28ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3676192
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13556732
DBPR license6217448

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef patties above French fries in white reach-in freezer along back North wall of kitchen. Pattys were relocated for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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. Two new employees without proof of reporting requirements. Inspection will provide blank employee health agreements. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in prep areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either woman's restroom

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is current and valid.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on hand wash sink at front bar.

#6Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Cilantro bunches stored in standing water inside walk-in cooler

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing double door reach-in cooler located on rear of kitchen soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.