CASA GONZALEZ RESTAURANT
2916 AURORA RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 5034733845
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee putting lettuce and tomatoes on plate without gloves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in prep table in kitchen. Cook moved raw chicken to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding)in large reach in cooler, operator moved product to colder unit to rapid chill products
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved.
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. Provided to operator and had employee sign.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in bar area wet nesting.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In freezer, several items in to go bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole (53F - Cold Holding)items in flip top cooler on top, unit was open during lunch rush. Operator closed lid
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing area no paper towels, dish person refilled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under shelf next to stove. Employee replaced.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee putting lettuce and tomatoes on plate without gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by dishwasher had cup with spoon in it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken cooked 3 days ago not date marked.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cookline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bulk container with food.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler overnight, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in work line cooler. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (121F - Hot Holding); refried beans (125F - Hot Holding); beef (130F - Hot Holding) operator reheating products. beans (168F - Reheating); beef (165F - Reheating); rice (165F - Reheating)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty pitcher sitting in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, shredded chicken, shredded beef made 4 days ago, not date marked
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Back room 3 door refrigerator needs ambient thermometer.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under stove is soiled and torn
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.