CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST
27 N KROME AVE, Homestead, FL, 33030
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.