CASA 21 RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL
4235 WEST WATERS AVENUE, Tampa FL 33614 · (813) 886.2772
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 4 visits since June 2024
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Incorrect chlorine in establishment. Operator obtained approved chlorine during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw breaded shrimp stored over cooked frozen pork belly inside Reach in freezer, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled, located at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for dumping at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to bar area and office.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 CO tanks unsecured inside office.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in storage room, adjacent to Walk in cooler. 3 boxes of plantains stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at pipe beneath Employee handwash sink, adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, located at three compartment sink. Soda gun at bar area soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located adjacent to bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks at bar area not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located adjacent to four compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during time of inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.