Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1

3212 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 0 ppm. Sani bucket changed. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid on prep counter. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen bathroom.
32-04-4
61
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46, cheese 47, on cook line , cooler door open.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen bathroom.
32-04-4
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Item, whip stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chef base and prep table on line.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep counter.
40-06-5
61
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins on shelf at cook line.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes on guacamole cart at 89°, unknown time, discarded by operator. salsa at 55° less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose hanging across handsink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 4 containers of queso.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at sink by ice machine.
27-16-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet on shelf at cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of shredded cheese in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
39
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salt and garlic on guacamole cart. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Soiled squeeze bottle of sour cream stored in pan of shredded lettuce. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide hot or cold water. Water provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salmon labeled as queso.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
67
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on counter by chips.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in walk-in cooler.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bucket of tea stored under soap dispenser. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose under hand sink on line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager brought in chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in stockroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door and wall by walk-in cooler has mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1.

How does Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Grande Bar and Grill #1 is inspected around three times per year on average.