CASITA TAQUERIA
2663 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
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 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine is washing not sanitizing. Establishment has a two-compartment sink and will wash dishes in dishmachine and will sanitizer in sink for two-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm Maintenance personnel on way to address dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:30pm. Retemp at 2:30pm a. pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); 43f b. cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding) 40f c. guacamole (46F – Cold Holding); 39f d. shredded mozzarella cheese (53F – Cold Holding) 45f From upright refrigerator in prep area at 1:50pm. Re temp at 2:35pm a. green chilies with fresh garlic (48F – Cold Holding) 40f From walk-in cooler at 2:00pm. Re temp at 2:40pm a. shredded beef (47F – Cold Holding); 39f b. shredded chicken (47F – Cold Holding); 42f c. shredded pork (47F – Cold Holding); 42f d. cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding) 43f Operator placed items in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Mercedez Horton more than 30 days ago. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line used to fill water bowl for dog. **Warning**
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 Claudia Gonzalez arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for three employees. **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishmachine temp is 100ppm. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above two-compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of dishmachine. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone. In the process of cleaning and sanitizing area. Employee stored on top of five gallon container of cooking oil in storage area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.