TU CASA RESTAURANT
9251 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32837 · 407 856 3997
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10 flying insects come out of the box of onions, approximately 15 pounds. Operator discarded box
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017036016 | Jun 15, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 | $120 |
| 4--2015004061 | Dec 2, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 | $1,520 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store bread in walk-in cooler and on cooks line. Operator transferred to food grade bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish over prepped vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware-washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining room near front counter damaged from leaking A/C.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers and warmers on cooks line and at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Curtains of walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Two lights under hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at ware-washing area and bakery area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bulk container on cooks line no label.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of microwave on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. - Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers and warmers on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Cracked floor tiles in walk-in cooler near ware-washing area. -On cooks line under deep fryer. -At exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Curtains of walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at ware-washing area and bakery area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stoves and deep fryer soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On reach in cooler on cooks line next to handwashing sink. Operator cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing in bucket in bucket of water bakery area. Operator placed under running water.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled with food debris in walk-in cooler at ware-washing area. -Entrance of walk in freezer. - Floors in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded fish stored over cut peppers and onions at reach in cooler on cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can openers at cooks line and prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front line engaged in food prep at buffet line without hat or hair net
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer and walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with bread crumbs at dry storage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container at cooks line
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 18 eggs in metal container at cooks line,were swimming in a broken egg's yolk
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at frontline plating food without hair nets or hats
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottle sodas stored on floor at storage room
Food stored on floor. Bagged ice stored directly on floor of walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Limes at frontline not covered
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Evelyn Rodriguez 10/26/2018
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, tres leches and bread pudding in front display without date marking. Operator labeled the display cooler with the date for the desserts.
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer/cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor had ice and soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed over 20 flying insect in the back prep room. Operator removed box of onions with the flying insects and cleaned the area, was able to remove flying insects during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat onions and peppers in reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10 flying insects come out of the box of onions, approximately 15 pounds. Operator discarded box
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts in front counter without time marking
Ceiling tile missing. Over the walk in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the the kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline behind equipment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of raw plantains directly on the floor in the cook line
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. In fans
Insect control device installed over food storage area. Operator removed it
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust in walk in cooler fan cover
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.