CASA CRUZ RESTAURANT
706 W NOBLE AVE, Williston FL 32696 · 7864120327
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at cookline: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been held on the prep table at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes and moved it to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured under bar. Manager chained tank
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under hanging mop in corner
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and ladles in use stored in standing water at 88F. Manager placed items to be washed.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex bathroom do not have a self closing mechanism
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service bowls not inverted. Manager inverted bowls
Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop at cookline: beans (110F - Hot Holding); pork (118F-130F - Hot Holding). Manager stated both items were heated in the oven and placed on the stovetop to be held hot at 9am. Inspector had manager reheat both items to 165F and continue to hold at 135F or above. beans (110F 10:40, 172F 11:05 - Reheating); pork (118F 10:40, 189F 11:05 - Reheating)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner stored on shelf below handwash sink at front counter, beside box containing single-use utensils. Manager removed the box of utensils from the shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Employee filled a bowl with water at handwash sink in back of kitchen. 2. Employee rinsed thermometer in handwash sink at cookline.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in-use co2 tank not secured at front counter. Manager chained the tank during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan with remnants of old label stuck to side on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 25ppm. Manager refilled the sanitizer bucket, then 50ppm.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bag containing fully-cooked liquid eggs. Manager moved the liquid eggs away during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at cookline: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been held on the prep table at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes and moved it to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside clean dishes in warewash area. Manager moved the chemicals to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice from ice machine without wearing gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink beside ice machine completely full of dishes. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign or towels available at handwash sink beside ice machine. 2. No handwash sign available at handwash sink at front counter.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer of any kind available in establishment. Manager stated they wash and rinse all dishes, but have not sanitized them since they are waiting to have a dish machine installed. Inspector reviewed proper warewashing procedures with manager, then manager went to the store and purchased sanitizer. Inspector set up the three-compartment sink with manager and instructed them to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes and food contact surfaces before use.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's purse stored directly on top of box containing plastic wrap on shelf near cookline. Manager removed the purse from the area during this inspection.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Box containing coffee stored on shelf below unshielded drain pipe below sink at front counter. Manager moved the chemicals to coffee away from the drain pipe during this inspection.
Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity. Three trash cans overflowing behind building. Manager stated they are trying to obtain a dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside rice in bin in rear prep area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric bug zapper stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the bug zapper from the area during this inspection.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can anywhere near handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of two pans on clean dish rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing foam cups and containers stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager placed the items on a shelf during this inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mesh bag containing unwashed onions stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the pork to another shelf during this inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in back of kitchen. Manager hung the mop to dry during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in rear prep area of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar missing label on shelf at front counter.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of vinaigrette with cut tomatoes and onions with date mark of 3/25 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated they cut the tomatoes themselves. Manager discarded the item during this inspection.
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 employee handling food in kitchen without proof she has been informed of her health reporting responsibilities. Manager stated the employee was hired three weeks ago. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Two bottles of pills stored on prep table beside bag of mashmallows and above clean dishes. Manager removed pill bottles from table during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two pairs of eyeglasses on prep table in prep area of kitchen beside and above clean dishes. Manager removed both parts of glasses from table during this inspection.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched hair with gloved hand then proceeded to remove the shells from shrimp. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter cooler: whipped topping (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was at proper temperature one hour earlier. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoops stored in hand washing sink across from cook line. Manager removed scoops from hand washing sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager turned containers over.
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed a rotisserie and added a warmer without consulting plan review. Inspector called the plan review office and they require operator to provide new plans.
Dec 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open case of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above containers of ranch and mayonnaise inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: rice (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (52F ambient). Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. Manager stated all foods have been stored inside unit for 2 days. Manager called maintenance to repair walk-in cooler during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: rice (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (52F ambient). Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. Manager stated all foods have been stored inside unit for 2 days. Manager called maintenance to repair walk-in cooler during this inspection. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing sanitizer and spray bottle containing soapy water stored on shelf beside sugar packets and hot cocoa in server station. Inspector removed spray bottles from shelf during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails handling celery at cookline without wearing gloves.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed a rotisserie and added a warmer without consulting plan review. Inspector called the plan review office and they require operator to provide new plans.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soapy water and strap bottle containing sanitizer missing labels stored on side of mop sink. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. Establishment must not use the walk-in cooler to store TCS foods until the walk-in cooler is maintaining an ambient temperature of 41F or below. Manager called maintenance during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink near three-compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to side of several metal pans on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall at kitchen entrance in red zone.
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