Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando

Last inspected:

9728 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
Overview

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has accumulated 347 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Fire inspections documented flammable materials stored dangerously near the gas water heater under two prior operators, Pho 88 and King Cajun Franchising. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,560 in fines, with food contact surface violations, consumer advisories, and hand washing failures representing the top three citation types.

Most recent closure: May 12, 2017 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

38Inspections
347Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:11:00

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,560.00

Disciplinary action history for Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2018013129 $400.00 Dec 4, 2017 Miami (Doral)
4--2017024867 $400.00 May 12, 2017 Fort Lauderdale
4--2016041701 $760.00 Jul 12, 2016 Jacksonville

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in gas hot water heater. For reporting purposes only. Too much clutter around and on top of the gas water heater , corn broom stored under the heater
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored present in water heater room. For reporting purposes only.

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections28 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando last shut down?
Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando was last shut down on May 12, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando had?
Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando find?
Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
Yes, Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
Has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,560.00 in fines.
How much has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,560.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Casa Mexico Restaurant in Orlando operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Pho 88 (2015), King Cajun Franchising (2019).

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