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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw fish at reach in cooler near cook line exceeded 7 days. Observed raw steak at reach in cooler for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**
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 raw marinated beef (46F – Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler. Observed raw fish (45F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line for more than 7 days. Observed raw steak at reach in cooler for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated beef (46F – Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler. Observed raw fish (45F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table soiled and rusted.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. Manager come in the middle of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4Basic – Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed next to the cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen entrance across ice machine.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup at white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed fried beans at reach in cooler not cover.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bread unwashed tomatoes stored over cut onions at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.