Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2023
25
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Mar 29, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine's record stops at Mar 29, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 20 violations per visit versus roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine's latest score of 25 falls below the Mayo average of 71. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near pickup window. Employee placed chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at mop sink behind building.
29-34-4
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen on prep table near pickup window soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing from handwash sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label underneath three-compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nested on clean dish rack in kitchen near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons hanging from clean dish rack in kitchen near dish machine. Employee removed aprons from rack during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Seven co2 tanks not secured behind building.
51-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe inside cabinet below handwash sink near front counter leaking. Pipe inside reach-in cooler in bar area leaking, standing water inside unit.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in freezer in kitchen near walk-in cooler soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on lower shelf of prep table near cookline beside clean plates. Manager removed drink from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor below counter in server station. Four dead roaches inside lower cabinets in server station. One dead roach inside cabinet below handwash sink near front counter. All were cleaned and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout dry storage area soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets containing sour cream and lettuce stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Several boxes containing tortillas stored on floor inside dry storage closet near office. Several jugs of frying oil stored on floor inside office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground behind building. Trash scattered on the ground around the back of the building.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building is directly on the ground. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use tongs stored on handle of oven door. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use pans on storage shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler not inverted.
25-06-4
25
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk dated 7/11.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager changed water using chlorine as a sanitizer, 75 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began panning up chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. Operator stated that they would sanitize dishes in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to steam table. Container stored on dry storage shelf across from walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of food stored in hand washing sink next to reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager removed container and placed it in the reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on shelf with clean dishes. Manager moved aprons to hook next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stored on shelf next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine on file is from Mar 29, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine.
How does Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Mayo?
Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Mayo average of 71.
Has Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Frias Mexican Cuisine 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.
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