Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2663 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg averaged 6.5 violations per inspection across 28 inspections dating back to 2016, exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections, including failures to report sick workers and improper health policy compliance. Food contact surface violations and chemical storage violations were also recurring findings across multiple inspections. The facility has been subject to 2 formal disciplinary actions totaling $360 in fines. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 identified 6 violations including high-priority violations for food contact surfaces and consumer advisory failures; an administrative complaint was recommended, indicating potential formal enforcement proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042266 | $160.00 | Jul 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015043245 | $200.00 | Sep 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg had?
- Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg find?
- Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Casita Taqueria in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $360.00 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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