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CASA GRANDE BAR & GRILL MIDTOWN

1800 THOMASVILLE ROAD STE 21 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3558756
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8991981
DBPR license4703838

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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 8

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 10ppm. Hose line for sanitizer observed in sanitizer bucket. Manager fixed hoses and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lime juice shaker stored in ice bin. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found on shelf leg by steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lime juice shaker stored in ice bin. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High 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. Horchata drink temperature was 46F, per employee horchata in location overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata drink temperature was 46F, per employee horchata in location overnight. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by back door.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager on duty Armando Mejide

#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/. 2 cooks and 3 servers.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area above dishwasher there is a hole in the ceiling.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.