MI CASITA RESTAURANT
321 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407 307 3675
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 50lb bag of carrots moldy in reach-in cooler on back porch.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Sugar, seasoning and bottles of stored on the floor at back of kitchen.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed empanadas being made directly on top of chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bell peppers and raw chicken over beef in glass reach-in cooler in outside storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee cellphone and water bottle on meat slicer on cooks line. -Employee cellphone on top shelf of make-table.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of oil and spices stored at back of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Several pans of food in reach-in cooler on cooks line uncovered.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw before over cooked pork in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee bags stored on shelf with pans and seasoning.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sugar stored on floor next to reach-in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of to-go containers and cups stored on floor in storage room outside.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable ice machine outside back exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line soiled with grease behind cookers.
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Stored food not covered. Black beans, pork and beef in reach in cooler on cooks line have no lids.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By reach-in cooler on cooks line and burners on cooks line.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed two employees exiting the restroom at different times returning to their work stations without washing their hands. Educated operator on the first instance in which he educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures before observing the second instance.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinsed hands in handwashing sink twice. Educated employee.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 50lb bag of carrots moldy in reach-in cooler on back porch.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over plantains in glass reach in cooler on back porch.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler in back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass reach-in cooler located outside, all chicken and pork temping between 47F and 51F. Per operator items were delivered less than 3 hours ago and placed in storage. Milk at reach in cooler across from sandwich prep temping at 62F. Observed milk sitting on counter during inspection. Macaroni Salad 46F, Shrimp Salad 54F, Octopus Salad 55F, per operator they are less than 4 hours on the line. Advised operator to ice down product for temperature recovery.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping drink in handwashing sink at front line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front line and triple sink.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Display case has quesiotos not held on temperature. Per operator items were in display case less than 4 hours. Emailed operator time plan.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to handwashing sink on front line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass reach in fridge located in back porch area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water and cup on prep table on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Black beans, pork and beef in reach in cooler on cooks line have no lids.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By reach-in cooler on cooks line and burners on cooks line.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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: 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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file. Pri
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas including buffet line and kitchen.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche 64f, Mac salad 64f, cut tomatoes 66f. Advised rapid chill to 41 f or colder. manager moved to rapid chill.
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: 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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file. Pri
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas including buffet line and kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones over prep areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind hot holding steam table.
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimp, octopus, sliced tomatoes and Mac salad all in 60s.advised rapid cooling to 41f or cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 127 at sandwich making area.
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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind hot holding steam table.
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Advised to rinse and sanitize.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Due to the new owner takeover, operator should call Tallahassee to check status of license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp salad, octopus salad, avocado salad and Mac salad cold holding 49-52. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder. new temp at 40
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/. New owner has taken over facility, added longer buffet line at front counter.
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.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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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 operator information to make kit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out wiping cloths.
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. All employees are new at this time.
No soap, towels or sign provided at handwash sink at buffet area..
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory given to operator.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Must include Name of facility where packaged, date packaged, address and brief description for example: dessert. Display case at front counter.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
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.