Casa 28 Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
47
Score
Casa 28 Mexican Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in prep areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either woman's restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is current and valid.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on hand wash sink at front bar.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cilantro bunches stored in standing water inside walk-in cooler
08B-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing double door reach-in cooler located on rear of kitchen soiled.
22-16-4
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front bar blocked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing white reach-in freezer soiled with frozen food debris. Double door standing reach-in cooler soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to reach-in cooler across from cookline line line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front bar blocked by reach-in cooler **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front bar blocked **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to reach-in cooler across from cookline line line soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at front bar unsecured in front of standing reach-in cooler **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee in kitchen utilizing hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white standing reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk-in cooler and around grease trap in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing white reach-in freezer soiled with frozen food debris. Double door standing reach-in cooler soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
18
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink was 0 ppm chlorine now at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat pan of cooked beef. Employee moved.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line Cut tomatoes ; cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); red salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding) pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) Glass cooler ; cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); red salsa (40F - Cold Holding); sour cream (40F - Cold Holding); steak (39F - Cold Holding); pork (39F - Cold Holding) Black Glass reach in cooler pork (30F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (30F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (30F - Cold Holding) Moved all to reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Was at 200+ ppm, diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Staff dog kept in rear storage room next to walk in cooler, discussed animal regulations regarding pets and service animals
35A-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas on floor dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker not removed from avocado at cook line. Manager removed stickers and rewashed produce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer near three compartment sink not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing on counter. Educated
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs from top rear of sandwich prep table eliminating the possibility for cross contamination **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Possibly grease trap.
36-64-5
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen through rear exit door, don gloves and begin cutting vegetables without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs below raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-204. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips used in place of quaternary for three-compartment sink.
16-32-5
Intermediate - 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. 1. Camello Sotamota Will email DBPR Form 5030-203. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. From walk-in cooler. a. Refried beans prepared more than 24 hours ago not date-marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth and expiration date on training certs.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as a scoop in cooked rice on steam table. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank at front counter not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at front counter missing faucet.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked beef in container in reach-in cooler in prep area in kitchen.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in prep area of kitchen used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
26
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired over 60 days ago and have no proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: No employee training observed **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef. Employee switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler from previous day no marked. Employee marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on oven
10-20-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near bathrooms
36-64-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa 28 Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa 28 Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa 28 Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Casa 28 Mexican Grill.
How does Casa 28 Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Casa 28 Mexican Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Casa 28 Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa 28 Mexican Grill have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa 28 Mexican 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 28 Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa 28 Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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