CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL
2325 28ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-954-4261
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-204. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef patties above French fries in white reach-in freezer along back North wall of kitchen. Pattys were relocated for proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees without proof of reporting requirements. Inspection will provide blank employee health agreements.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in prep areas of kitchen.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either woman's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is current and valid.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers in establishment.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on hand wash sink at front bar.
Food stored in undrained ice. Cilantro bunches stored in standing water inside walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing double door reach-in cooler located on rear of kitchen soiled.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front bar blocked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to reach-in cooler across from cookline line line soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cookline line. Exterior of reach-in cooler with old food debris/grease.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing white reach-in freezer soiled with frozen food debris. Double door standing reach-in cooler soiled with food debris
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager added more tablets and remade solution, tested at 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chorizo stored in same container as arepa in reach-in cooler across from cookline. Discussed with employee to separate items. Employee placed items in separate containers.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); beef stew (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); beef stew (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. three compartment sink sanitizer at improper PPM. Educated manager on using test strips.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee without employee reporting agreement. Inspector provided a blank form to operator to have new employee made aware and to sign in understanding responsibilities.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 3 months without food handler training. Antonio Alonzo
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, prepared arepas, and carnitas meat not date marked inside walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager who had items date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front bar blocked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to reach-in cooler across from cookline line line soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cookline line. Exterior of reach-in cooler with old food debris/grease.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing white reach-in freezer soiled with frozen food debris. Double door standing reach-in cooler soiled with food debris
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink was 0 ppm chlorine now at 50 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat pan of cooked beef. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line Cut tomatoes; cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); red salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding) pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) Glass cooler; cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); red salsa (40F - Cold Holding); sour cream (40F - Cold Holding); steak (39F - Cold Holding); pork (39F - Cold Holding) Black Glass reach in cooler pork (30F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (30F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (30F - Cold Holding) Moved all to reach in freezer
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Was at 200+ ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Staff dog kept in rear storage room next to walk in cooler, discussed animal regulations regarding pets and service animals
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Tortillas on floor dry storage.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker not removed from avocado at cook line. Manager removed stickers and rewashed produce
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer near three compartment sink not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing on counter. Educated
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin labeled
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs from top rear of sandwich prep table eliminating the possibility for cross contamination
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Possibly grease trap.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen through rear exit door, don gloves and begin cutting vegetables without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs below raw pork.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-204. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips used in place of quaternary for three-compartment sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Camello Sotamota Will email DBPR Form 5030-203. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. From walk-in cooler. a. Refried beans prepared more than 24 hours ago not date-marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth and expiration date on training certs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as a scoop in cooked rice on steam table. Operator removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide tank at front counter not adequately secured.
Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep area.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at front counter missing faucet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked beef in container in reach-in cooler in prep area in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in prep area of kitchen used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers doors.
Reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 can peeled tomatoes dented on shelf with undamaged food
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 #10 can peeled tomatoes dented on shelf with undamaged food
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach under prep table removed by operator
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near walk in cooler
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.