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CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST

27 N KROME AVE, Homestead, FL, 33030

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
July 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (13)

  • 01B-02-5CriticalRepeat

    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.

    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 raw marinated beef (46F - Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler. Observed raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line for more than 7 days. Observed raw steak at reach in cooler for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated beef (46F - Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler. Observed raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 08A-20-5Critical

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer.

    High Priority

  • 02C-01-5CriticalRepeat

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

    High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw fish at reach in cooler near cook line exceeded 7 days. Observed raw steak at reach in cooler for more than 7 days. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 14-69-4Repeat

    Ice buildup at white chest reach-in freezer.

    Basic - Ice buildup at white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried beans at reach in cooler not cover.

    Basic

  • 08B-17-4

    Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

    Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bread unwashed tomatoes stored over cut onions at reach in cooler in the kitchen.

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table soiled and rusted.

    Intermediate

  • 51-11-4Repeat

    Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 53A-05-6Corrected on site

    No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager come in the middle of the inspection.

    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager come in the middle of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 33-02-4

    Cardboard box used as garbage container.

    Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed next to the cook line.

    Basic

  • 36-22-4

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen entrance across ice machine.

    Basic

  • 36-73-4Repeat

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.