CASA TAPAS AND CANTINA
2705 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle and pour chemicals in bottle , then make a drink for customer, no hand wash.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, cut tomatoes 46F in far expo.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex and alcohol in spray bottles stored near bread and clean plates.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a clear mug in hand washing sink in cooks area.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area.
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co 2 tanks not secured, near soda dispensers.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates, pans not stored inverted throughout kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on prep table near cooks area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken near cooks area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:35 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.