Casita Tejas Mexican Rest
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
41
Score
Casita Tejas Mexican Rest, located at 27 N Krome Ave in Homestead, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified two critical, three major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections for Casita Tejas Mexican Rest have also predominantly resulted in high-risk classifications.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
37
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
23
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage closet. Coached manager.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipments. Observed floor soiled under reach in freezer and reach in coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed near cook line. Coached manager.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in the dinning area. Employee cleaned reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not label at dining area dry storage. Manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands In the three compartment sink. Coach employee.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with black containers. Manager removed black containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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