Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. On Mar 11, 2026, 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 visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 47F Sliced tomatoes 46F Guacamole 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone near clean dishes. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic spatula in poor condition.
14-10-4
70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over steak during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 46F Lettuce 45F Guacamole 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler on ice bath during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator properly placed ice scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils facing up on drying rack.
24-18-4
74
Oct 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 46F, beef skewers 47F, white fish 47F, butter 47F, pork 47F, rice 46F, black beans 47F, white rice 45F at 3:30 in walk in cooler. Ambient temperature 43F. Per employee had cooler door open at 1:00 for food delivery. New temperatures at 4:20: sliced cheese 46F, raw beef 47F, rice 45F, black beans 45F, white rice 45F. Ambient temperature 41F. Manager began storing all food items in ice during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area and dish area.
31B-02-4
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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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. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 62°F and shredded pork 55°F in expo cooler near hand wash sink, per owner placed over 4 hours ago.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane can stored near sugar and foil.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash water at 86°F, 3 compartment sink.
16-52-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink near dishwasher.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright. Also observed lids for take out containers stored upright near servers line.
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from food dehydrater.
05-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near soda dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler with establishment salads.
08B-49-4
39
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle and pour chemicals in bottle , then make a drink for customer, no hand wash.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, cut tomatoes 46F in far expo.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex and alcohol in spray bottles stored near bread and clean plates.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a clear mug in hand washing sink in cooks area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co 2 tanks not secured, near soda dispensers.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates, pans not stored inverted throughout kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on prep table near cooks area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken near cooks area.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
30
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, tomatoes 45F, cucumbers 45F, carrots 48F, garlic in oil 46F in expo cooler, front line. Per manager items placed 2 hours ago. Manager moved all items to another expo cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed milk not date marked opened more than 24 hours ago.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near microwave. Owner placed paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs and shredded chicken in walk in cooler not date marked prepared day before, per manager.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured properly near office.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted throughout kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler front line not keeping food cold.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded chicken in reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, black beans, red beans, corn starch not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
45
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in flour bin and coffee. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a variety of deli meat stored in pan on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and knives stored with food contact side up. Manager turned handle up and ran back through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant.
How does Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant 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 Latin Fusion Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Grande Latin Fusion Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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