Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown has been inspected 14 times since 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown's latest score is in line with the Tallahassee average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in kitchen above dish tank area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not tied down in kitchen.
51-11-4
90
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lime juice shaker stored in ice bin. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found on shelf leg by steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lime juice shaker stored in ice bin. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
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 tested at 10ppm. Hose line for sanitizer observed in sanitizer bucket. Manager fixed hoses and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by back door.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata drink temperature was 46F, per employee horchata in location overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata drink temperature was 46F, per employee horchata in location overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager on duty Armando Mejide
53A-01-7
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/. 2 cooks and 3 servers.
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area above dishwasher there is a hole in the ceiling.
36-32-5
22
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed shredded lettuce 53F at 3:00. Per manager prepped and cooling since 10:30. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately ten live roaches on reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager began discarding roaches and cleaning/sanitizing area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Basic - Exterior back door in kitchen/dish area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
35B-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately three dead roaches in the following locations at kitchen area: two dead on floor next to hand wash sink and one dead on make table. Employee discarded all roaches and cleaned/sanitized areas during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed food service license available expired 06-01-24.
50-09-4
Basic - Containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stacked in dish area not allowing to properly air dry.
24-08-4
52
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken 58F in reach in cooler at cook line. Per employee cooked and cooling since yesterday. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations: Walk in Cooler: shredded mozzarella 45F, 46F, ground beef 50F, shredded chicken 45F, cheese dip 46F, beef 45F, salsa 48F, diced tomatoes 48F, pork and chicken empanadas 48F, and sour cream 49F. Ambient temperature: 46F. Per manager ice build-up at back of walk in cooler ventilation prevented proper cold holding ambient temperature since yesterday. See stop sale. Cook Line Make Table: raw beef 51F, raw chicken 51F, and raw beef strips 48F at 3:00. Per manager held since 8:00. See stop sale. Cook Line Cold Hold: sliced tomatoes 51F. Per manager held since 8:00. See stop sale. Cook Line Reach in Cooler: chicken wings 48F. Per manager held since yesterday. See stop sale. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for repair. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in Cooler: shredded mozzarella 45F, 46F, ground beef 50F, shredded chicken 45F, cheese dip 46F, beef 45F, salsa 48F, diced tomatoes 48F, pork and chicken empanadas 48F, and sour cream 49F. Cook Line Make Table: raw beef 51F, raw chicken 51F, and raw beef strips 48F. Cook Line Cold Hold: sliced tomatoes 51F Cook Line Reach in Cooler: chicken wings 48F, cooked chicken 58F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance inside soda gun nozzle at bar area.
22-02-4
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. Observed three cooks with no proof of food handler training.
53B-02-5
45
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in large walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs below cheese. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in small walk-in. Employee moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed 3 servers, 2 cooks hired over 60 days per employee in charge at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease/residue/spice on exterior of spice shaker on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware on expo stored food contact surface up. Employee inverted silverware at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station ice bin. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
61
Feb 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used as liner for taco shells. Observed manager remove paper from taco shells. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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/. Observed certified food manager come in. Genaro Ramirez 6-26-22. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with no lid stored next to tortillas on rack in kitchen. Observed beverage removed from food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed burritos in reach in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed battery charger stored next to tortillas on rack in kitchen. Observed operator remove equipment from food. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
67
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in pull out cooler on under grill that temperature was interfered with at 11am cold held above 41F at 2:15pm. Shrimp 48F, beef 48F, cooked vegetables 51F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and pork in hot box since 1:30pm hot held less than 135F at 2:10pm. Pork 91F, beef 96F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed maximum water temperature at 87F.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks in kitchen and men's bathroom. Observed maximum water temperature at 87. Other handwash sinks reach at least 100F.
27-16-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet handle in back of men's bathroom broken,
32-23-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed blocks of cheese in walk in cooler uncovered. Observed employee place cover on cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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. Observed multiple food items in pull out cooler on under grill that temperature was interfered with at 11am cold held above 41F at 2:15pm. Shrimp 48F, beef 48F, cooked vegetables 51F. Observed ambient air temperature at 50F. **Warning**
14-74-7
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown.
How does Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown 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 & Grill Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Grande Bar & Grill Midtown is inspected around four times per year on average.
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