MI CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA LLC
10283 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33569 · 813-754-5857
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over fries in reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep tables.
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of tomato sauce.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 4 food handler certificates
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles next to 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to rice cooker.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with chicken cracked, employee replaced at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep tables, employee removed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberry above chicken in walk in cooler.
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 3 food handler certifications.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drinks on shelf above soda boxes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, manager removed at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 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.dish machine tested 0 ppm, primed tested 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F, operator placed deeper in ice bath.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of coconut, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep tables, employee removed at time of inspections.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks facing up, operator removed at time of inspection.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 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. Dish machine tested0 ppm, advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F in ice bath, advised operator to add more ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over soda boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 57 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled at bar.
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.