Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead
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27 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 330306014Casita Tejas Mexican Restaurant in Homestead has accumulated 247 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations have been cited in every inspection over the past 18 months, including failures to report illnesses and improper hand washing procedures. Management awareness violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, suggesting systemic deficiencies in oversight and training. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, time as a control measure, and consumer advisory failures have been recurring findings. In September 2024, an inspector issued a warning and recommended an administrative complaint after documenting six high-priority violations in a single inspection. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 identified 30 violations—the highest count in the current inspection sequence—including high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and employee health policy, though the inspection was completed with no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections41 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead last inspected?
- Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead had?
- Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead find?
- Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, Casita Tejas Mexican Rest in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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