Inspection Report

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CASA TAPAS AND CANTINA

2705 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3457405
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8757721
DBPR license4703366

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High 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 shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane can stored near sugar and foil.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate16-52-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash water at 86°F, 3 compartment sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic05-04-4

Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from food dehydrater.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near soda dispensers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler with establishment salads.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink near dishwasher.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright. Also observed lids for take out containers stored upright near servers line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.