CASA TEQUILA STUART LLC

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean equipment from dry storage shelf without washing hands. Advised employees of proper hand washing for employees to wash hand properly Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) ; shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on food preparation board at front line Per operator food not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Operator placed food on time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice sitting in metal pot inside storage box at 115F Per operator food sitting for 20 minutes out of temperature waiting to be transferred to hot holding table Advised operator of maintaining hot holding temperatures Operator placed food in steam table to reheat Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal containers with old food soil

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food prep cart and trash can blocking access to hand washing sink on cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef - operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area- Shredded cheese 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter for approximately 30 minutes- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area- consume 131F- hot holding, - food left out on counter for approximately 30 minutes- operator placed on stove to be reheated. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back storage area bottled of green chemical stored over bags of sugar and plastic cups - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline Hand wash sink with metal pans in sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler salsa made Sunday not date marked- operator date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles with yellow substance not alleged - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - At cookline area- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area- by from counter- operator removed, Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F); queso dip; Flan (48F-50F - Cold Holding); tomat Salsa (47-50F - Cold Holding) Observed in stainless flip top cooler at cook line: cut tomatoes (51F-cold holding); queso dip (46-48F cold holding); cooked beef (51F cold holding); shredded cheese (46F cold holding); sour cream (47-50F cold holding) per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Queso dip (47F-50F-cold holding ); flan (50F cold holding); cooked black beans (45F-47F cold holding); Cooked pinto beans 45-48F cold holding); per operator , food not prepared or portioned today and has been left out of temperature for 4 hours, see stop sale.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F); queso ; Flan (48F-50F - Cold Holding); tomat Salsa (47-50F - Cold Holding) Observed in stainless flip top cooler at cook line: cut tomatoes (51F-cold holding); queso dip (46-48F cold holding); cooked beef (51F cold holding); shredded cheese (46F cold holding); sour cream (47-50F cold holding) per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed Queso dip (47F-50F-cold holding ); flan (50F cold holding); cooked black beans (45F-47F cold holding); Cooked pinto beans 45-48F cold holding); per operator , food not prepared or portioned today and has been left out of temperature for 4 hours, see stop sale. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage shelf: 1 can of Apple filling 1 can Full red tomatoes paste 1 can Imperial tomato paste 1 can of tomato purée 1 can of Sliced jalapeno

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Inspector observed employee grab raw steak to cook and then grab ready to eat vegetables without washing hands or changing gloves, operator spoke to employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler pan of raw beef over ready to eat mushrooms, operator moved raw beef to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area handwashing sink being used to dump unused drinks as evidenced by accumulation of ice and drink straws in bottom of sink. Reiterated to operator that sink is for handwashing only.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwashing sink no paper towels, operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled as containing degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At make line employee drink stored over flip top cooler. Operator removed employee drink from area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. At beer cooler walk in pan of cooked rice stored on floor, operator moved pans to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over steak at walk in freezer , both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Opened milk at reach in cooler on server expo line. Per operator, unsure when milk was opened. Best by date 9/22. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shallow ice bath: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator submerged in deep ice bath and reduced amount of cheese in container. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer tablets and cleaning powder over bins of rice and beans by dish area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at 11:00 since 8:30 - 53F 11:25 At reach in cooler at cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed ice bags on product. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pork/prepared over 2 days before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator squeegee water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Single serving items/shelving

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 63 degrees, shredded cheese/cookline /stored within 2 hours/corrective action taken/operator iced down shredded cheese. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner on top of dishmachine/corrective action taken/operator stored chemical in proper area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored knives properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips/food grade container/storage area/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/storage area. Corrective action taken/operator labeled food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in freezer. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test papers available..

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Empty at 3 Hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken, beef. Removed to Walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on top of ice machine. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings, salt, rice bins. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water thawing, Temperature between packages 53f, ice added, being prepped.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk-in cooler, Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today, Cut tomato salsa 49-52f raw chicken 49f beans 50f, Less than 4 hours. Service called. Freezer door opened to lower Walk-in cooler temperature. In Reach-in cooler, Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today, Cut tomato 53g cut leafy greens 52f, ice added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Walk in cooler - Cooked beans 46F, chicken 44F, salsa 46F. Foods not prepped or portioned today. Reach in cooler - cut tomatoes 38F, sour cream 38F Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing wate in prep sink. Water was turned on for flow. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Beef thawing at room temperature. Beef moved to cooler. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under 2 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Time Extended