CASA GRANDE BAR AND GRILL #1
3212 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32311
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
JUN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground in grass between restaurant and neighboring business flowing into parking lot. Observed toilet paper on ground and cloudy water in parking lot.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024042379 | Jun 17, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $560 |
| 6--2019042730 | Jun 13, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm. Sani bucket changed. 100 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid on prep counter. Properly stored during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen bathroom.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46, cheese 47, on cook line, cooler door open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen bathroom.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Item, whip stored in sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Fixed during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chef base and prep table on line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep counter.
Jun 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground in grass between restaurant and neighboring business flowing into parking lot. Observed toilet paper on ground and cloudy water in parking lot.
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. Manager unable to provided proof employees have received food handler training. Observed 2 servers and 2 cooks hired over 60 days.
No water at handwash sink by dish machine. Water turned off due to leak under sink.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins on shelf at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes on guacamole cart at 89°, unknown time, discarded by operator. salsa at 55° less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose hanging across handsink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 4 containers of queso.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at sink by ice machine.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet on shelf at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Pan of shredded cheese in walk-in cooler.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salt and garlic on guacamole cart. Properly stored during inspection.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Soiled squeeze bottle of sour cream stored in pan of shredded lettuce. Properly stored during inspection.
Handwash sink does not provide hot or cold water. Water provided during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salmon labeled as queso.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.