CASA GRANDE LATIN FUSION RESTAURANT
2705 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, cut tomatoes 46F in far expo.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 47F Sliced tomatoes 46F Guacamole 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone near clean dishes. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic spatula in poor condition.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over steak during time of inspection.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 46F Lettuce 45F Guacamole 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler on ice bath during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator properly placed ice scoop during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in ware washing area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils facing up on drying rack.
Oct 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 46F, beef skewers 47F, white fish 47F, butter 47F, pork 47F, rice 46F, black beans 47F, white rice 45F at 3:30 in walk in cooler. Ambient temperature 43F. Per employee had cooler door open at 1:00 for food delivery. New temperatures at 4:20: sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 47F, rice 45F, black beans 45F, white rice 45F. Ambient temperature 41F. Manager began storing all food items in ice during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area and dish area.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane can stored near sugar and foil.
Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash water at 86°F, 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from food dehydrater.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near soda dispensers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler with establishment salads.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink near dishwasher.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright. Also observed lids for take out containers stored upright near servers line.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle and pour chemicals in bottle, then make a drink for customer, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, cut tomatoes 46F in far expo.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex and alcohol in spray bottles stored near bread and clean plates.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a clear mug in hand washing sink in cooks area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co 2 tanks not secured, near soda dispensers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates, pans not stored inverted throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on prep table near cooks area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken near cooks area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, tomatoes 45F, cucumbers 45F, carrots 48F, garlic in oil 46F in expo cooler, front line. Per manager items placed 2 hours ago. Manager moved all items to another expo cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked opened more than 24 hours ago.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near microwave. Owner placed paper towels in dispenser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs and shredded chicken in walk in cooler not date marked prepared day before, per manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured properly near office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler front line not keeping food cold.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded chicken in reach in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, black beans, red beans, corn starch not labeled.
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.