CASA MEXICANA BAR & GRILL INC
3642-B W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-443-0962
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.observed raw chicken wing package stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured at time of inspection.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 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. Machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator primed machine and it tested at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked proteins in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main cutting board on cooks line is stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at bar and by soda machine not secured at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed wet nesting on metal food containers stacked on shelves in kitchen.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both line cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured at time of inspection. -Observed carbon dioxide tan stored in expo area not secured at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on line reach in cooler is soiled at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets by back door at time of inspection.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection 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. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Observed drink ice in hand wash sink at bar at time of inspection. - Observed small bucket in hand wash sink next to steam table in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in server area at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - Carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured at time of inspection - Carbon dioxide tank in server area next to soda machine not secured at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed blue wire shelves in walk in cooler rusty at time of inspection.
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained.
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Operator set up triple sink to sanitizer dishes during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near hand wash sink in kitchen during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in dry bulk rice in dry storage during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table used for clean dishes coming out of dish machine
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed operator and employee both preparing food with barehand contact. -operator making tacos with bare hands -employee plating ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Spoke with both. Handwashing observed and then glove usage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chorizo stored on top shelf in walking over salsas and butter. Operator moved to bottom shelf during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink under microwaves with food containers in it. Operator removed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods in walk in not date marked. Cooked chicken and chilies, steak and chilies and taco beef.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar and by soda machine in server area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oily buildup behind grill on cooks line. - floors soiled behind equipment and around server station.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in back dry storage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over shredded vegetables in walk in.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in servers isle had ice cubes dumped in it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in. Beef fish
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At bar by bar door
Food stored on floor. Observed cambro with brown sauce in walk-in and fryer oil on floor in dry storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom in back of restaurant.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old manufacturers labels still attached to some food containers on clean shelves in dish room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
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.