CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL

Name: CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL
Address: 2325 28ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33713, US
Rating: 75.8

2325 28ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713

License #6217448

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75.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CASA 28 MEXICAN GRILL in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 21 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers in establishment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered receptacle in either womans restroom
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in prep areas of kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing double door reach-in cooler located on rear of kitchen soiled.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is current and valid.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees without proof of reporting requirements. Inspection will provide blank employee health agreements.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on hand wash sink at front bar.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef patties above French fries in white reach-in freezer along back North wall of kitchen. Pattys were relocated for proper storage.

Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, prepared arepas, and carnitas meat not date marked inside walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager who had items date marked.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chorizo stored in same container as arepa in reach-in cooler across from cookline. Discussed with employee to separate items. Employee placed items in separate containers.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cookline line. Exterior of reach-in cooler with old food debris/grease.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); beef stew (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager added more tablets and remade solution, tested at 200 ppm
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 3 months without food handler training. Antonio Alonzo
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside standing double door reach-in cooler, the following temperatures were observed. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); beef stew (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into reach-in cooler the previous evening.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. three compartment sink sanitizer at improper PPM. Educated manager on using test strips.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee without employee reporting agreement. Inspector provided a blank form to operator to have new employee made aware and to sign in understanding responsibilities.

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