How many health inspections has CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST had?

CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST ever been shut down?

No, CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST?

The most frequently cited violations at CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST

27 N KROME AVE, Homestead, FL 330306014

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACO PALACE INC · License: SEA2325819

CASITA TEJAS MEXICAN REST in Homestead, FL has 22 inspections on record with 224 total violations (10.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (22)

Mar 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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