CASITA TAQUERIA 2 INC
2701 4 ST NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727-458-8869
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice held inside plastic hot box at 124F. Manager removed from box and reheated to 165F for hot holding.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021043074 | Jul 22, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | $200 |
| 3--2019062137 | Oct 17, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle with clear substance stored at front counter missing a label. Employee identified as sanitizer and labeled with contents
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old licenses displayed.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice held inside plastic hot box at 124F. Manager removed from box and reheated to 165F for hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in front of walk-in cooler soiled with black residue. Manager on duty removed and placed for cleaning at dish pit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in freezer along South wall of kitchen.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener on prep tables heavily soiled.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine only reaching a temperature of 109F. Data plate on machine indicates 120F minimum.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. At hoses where sanitizer is dispensed, heavy accumulation of debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach-in cooler across from cookline with build up of debris.
Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans and plastic lids across from dishmachine.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid. Manager advised employees who corrected to close during inspection
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen soiled with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle hanging rack in warewashing area containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle by common name.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max Dishmachine temp 87f.
Hole in wall underneath drainboard in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to chest freezer: raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) kitchen manager moved items to reach in freezer. Second temperature reading: raw fish (42F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef and chicken cooling in walk in cooler in large pans. Manager separated into smaller pans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by walk in cooler door has built up food debris.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt removed from original containers and not labeled. Manager labeled.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in kitchen near reach-in freezer at 11:40am. Operator placed in ice bath. Re temp at 12:00pm a. shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 47f b. raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); 45f c. raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); 41f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Kyle Eller hired more than 30 days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with grease buildup.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle hanging side of hand wash sink at front counter containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide tanks located near warewashing area not adequately secured.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting stored on dish rack near dish machine.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom does not have covered waste receptacle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted expired on 9/30/22.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting stored on dish rack near dish machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table. Manager moved knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 47 F water near hot holding steam table. Manager replenished utensils and stored in an empty container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing in a container stored on top of reach in freezer near walk in cooler. Manager moved ground beef inside of walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with powdered substance not labeled. Manager labeled as sugar.
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.