Casa Cruz Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Casa Cruz Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Williston restaurant, which scores around 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner stored on shelf below handwash sink at front counter, beside box containing single-use utensils. Manager removed the box of utensils from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop at cookline: beans (110F - Hot Holding); pork (118F-130F - Hot Holding). Manager stated both items were heated in the oven and placed on the stovetop to be held hot at 9am. Inspector had manager reheat both items to 165F and continue to hold at 135F or above. beans (110F 10:40, 172F 11:05 - Reheating); pork (118F 10:40, 189F 11:05 - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Employee filled a bowl with water at handwash sink in back of kitchen. 2. Employee rinsed thermometer in handwash sink at cookline.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in-use co2 tank not secured at front counter. Manager chained the tank during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan with remnants of old label stuck to side on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 25ppm. Manager refilled the sanitizer bucket, then 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bag containing fully-cooked liquid eggs. Manager moved the liquid eggs away during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at cookline: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been held on the prep table at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes and moved it to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside clean dishes in warewash area. Manager moved the chemicals to a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink beside ice machine completely full of dishes. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice from ice machine without wearing gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign or towels available at handwash sink beside ice machine. 2. No handwash sign available at handwash sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer of any kind available in establishment. Manager stated they wash and rinse all dishes, but have not sanitized them since they are waiting to have a dish machine installed. Inspector reviewed proper warewashing procedures with manager, then manager went to the store and purchased sanitizer. Inspector set up the three-compartment sink with manager and instructed them to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes and food contact surfaces before use. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Box containing coffee stored on shelf below unshielded drain pipe below sink at front counter. Manager moved the chemicals to coffee away from the drain pipe during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity. Three trash cans overflowing behind building. Manager stated they are trying to obtain a dumpster.
33-26-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside rice in bin in rear prep area.
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric bug zapper stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the bug zapper from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can anywhere near handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
33-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of two pans on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing foam cups and containers stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager placed the items on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mesh bag containing unwashed onions stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the pork to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in back of kitchen. Manager hung the mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in rear prep area of kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar missing label on shelf at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's purse stored directly on top of box containing plastic wrap on shelf near cookline. Manager removed the purse from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
23
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of vinaigrette with cut tomatoes and onions with date mark of 3/25 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated they cut the tomatoes themselves. Manager discarded the item during this inspection.
01B-28-5
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. One employee handling food in kitchen without proof she has been informed of her health reporting responsibilities. Manager stated the employee was hired three weeks ago. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
78
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Cruz Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Cruz Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Cruz Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Cruz Restaurant.
How does Casa Cruz Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Williston?
Casa Cruz Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Williston average of 72.
Has Casa Cruz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Cruz Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Cruz Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Cruz Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Cruz Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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