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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-10-4High Priority – Observed wiping cloth chlorine l improperly stored on top of the reach in freezer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked food inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
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 stuffed jalapeños date marked on 9/5/2024. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chile rellenos (52 F – Cold Holding); pork (50 F – Cold Holding); tamales (51 F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F – Cold Holding); pork (52 F – Cold Holding); beans (50 F – Cold Holding); chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); beef (52 F – ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F – Cold Holding); cheese (52 F – Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chile rellenos (52 F – Cold Holding); pork (50 F – Cold Holding); tamales (51 F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F – Cold Holding); pork (52 F – Cold Holding); beans (50 F – Cold Holding); chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); beef (52 F – ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F – Cold Holding); cheese (52 F – Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitation was +400 ppm. Employee adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **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/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed aria Hernandez, Rosa Hernandez, Margarita Alvarado 6/2024 expired. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of the grill is not working properly. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container broken. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.