CASA MASA
4862 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 516-308-8572
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Printed and emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts.
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. Printed and emailed to operator.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed glass bottles of water uncovered at the server station in front of the restroom.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked pork belly packaged on site using the reduced oxygen method of packaging with no date marking. The person in charge was unable to verify the packaging date. The potentially hazardous food was discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near packages of sweetener near the ice machine.
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/. Observed added reach in cooler and reach in freezer add added to additional storage area located at an address other than the address associated with the license.
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. The person in charge was unable to provide proof of employee food handler training.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked pork belly packaged on site using the reduced oxygen method of packaging date marked 8/18. The potentially hazardous food was discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up at the server station in the dining room and near the ice machine.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a knife stored in a wooden sheath.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw quail eggs stored over cucumbers in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the quail eggs. Observed raw salmon stored in the same container as cooked lobster in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw quail eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The ambient temperature of the cooler read 39F. The operator will monitor temperatures.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up quail eggs offered on the menu with no disclaimer alerting the public to an undercooked menu item.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check quaternary sanitizer.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with tortillas.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop handle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles for raw beef and cooked chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 44F standing water in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the spoons from the standing water.
Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. The operator properly stored the spoons.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution above 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator provided soap to the sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine solution not properly labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
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.