Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
32
Score
Across the available record, Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Incorrect chlorine in establishment. Operator obtained approved chlorine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw breaded shrimp stored over cooked frozen pork belly inside Reach in freezer, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for dumping at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled, located at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to bar area and office. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 CO tanks unsecured inside office. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in storage room, adjacent to Walk in cooler. 3 boxes of plantains stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at pipe beneath Employee handwash sink, adjacent to Walk in cooler.
29-11-4
32
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, located at three compartment sink. Soda gun at bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located adjacent to bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks at bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located adjacent to four compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Per Employee Elianiss Riveron she has been working for 4 months. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
58
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle guns at bar operator cleaned and sanitized.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in reach in freezer. Door operator removed and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill.
How does Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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