Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando
Last inspected:
9251 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has accumulated 366 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,640 in fines. A 2017 fire inspection cited blocked exit paths from the dining room, with food containers stored directly in front of the back door. The restaurant's most frequent violations involve food contact surfaces, hand washing practices, and ventilation, with patterns of non-compliance requiring multiple callbacks in 2021 and 2022.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017036016 | $120.00 | Jun 15, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015004061 | $1,520.00 | Dec 2, 2014 | District 9 |
Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Back door from dining room blocked by multiple plastic food containers outside; containers stored directly in front of door. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections58 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
- Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando had?
- Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando find?
- Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,640.00 in fines.
- How much has Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
- Tu Casa Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,640.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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