Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa

Last inspected:

4235 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
Overview

Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa averaged 11.8 violations per inspection across 19 inspections between December 2021 and November 2025, more than double the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing appeared in at least 4 inspections, alongside recurring issues with consumer advisories, food condition, and correct food handling procedures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A portable fire extinguisher was documented missing from its designated location in the kitchen during an April 2016 inspection. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 was complaint-based and resulted in 21 violations (2 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic) with disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
225Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 11.8 violations / inspection 11.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-08: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by grease trap. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-15: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by grease trap.

Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections40 violations · 24 high priority

Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa last inspected?
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa had?
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa find?
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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.
Has Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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